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A Thirst Unquenched |
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In the realm of our domestic abode, we often take certain blessings for
granted, failing to grasp their true value until they are stripped away from
us. Among these is the unfailing water supply that graces our house.
On occasion, the flow of water meets with disruption, but none compared to
the ordeal we endured. The fateful inception of this hardship commenced one
morning as we readied ourselves for the day ahead. Every tap, with the
exception of one solitary source in the bathroom, connected to a reservoir
perched above, lay barren. And so, we were left to wait patiently for our
turn to access the only remaining trickle of water.
The true weight of the situation did not descend upon us until evening, when
the reservoir above the bathroom relinquished its last drops. In the
kitchen, my mother had preserved a small container of water solely for
culinary purposes. Alas, this meant none of us could indulge in a refreshing
bath or even cleanse our hands. Whatever meager amount of water lingered in
small vessels had to be used with the utmost frugality. We became vigilant
custodians of every drop, ensuring no wastefulness prevailed.
Come nightfall, a benevolent water-tanker dispatched from the waterworks
arrived to our rescue. With gratitude brimming in our hearts, we dashed
outside, armed with buckets, eager to collect as much water as our vessels
could hold. Soon, our buckets were filled, affording us the luxury of
cleansing ourselves that night.
We exercised extreme caution in utilizing the water we had gathered,
cognizant of the scarcity we had endured. Wasting even a drop felt like an
intolerable transgression.
The following morning dawned, yet the taps remained obstinately dry.
Undeterred, we continued to ration the limited water that remained at our
disposal.
Finally, at around four in the afternoon, the water supply was reinstated. A
triumphant sight met our eyes as rusty water gushed forth from the taps,
gradually clearing to its pristine state. The restoration of normal water
supply elicited immense relief, filling our hearts with joy and gratitude
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