
Wings of Fortune
By k Suresh Babu

02 Mar, 2024

In a poverty-stricken corner of India, a young boy named Surya was born into hardship. His family had no means to provide him with a proper education, yet he harbored a grand dream - to touch the sky.

Despite the lack of resources, Surya's passion for learning was insatiable. He often spent hours observing the birds, marveling at their ability to soar freely in the sky.

Surya found an old, discarded textbook about aviation. Captivated, he consumed every word, every diagram, every concept with a voracious appetite. He became more resolute to make his dream a reality.

The villagers mocked Surya's ambitions, considering them whimsical. But Surya was unfazed. He was determined to convert the mockery into admiration.

To raise funds for his education, Surya worked multiple odd jobs. He toiled from dawn to dusk, saving every penny, always keeping his eyes on the prize.

Years passed and Surya's hard work paid off. He was accepted into a prestigious aviation school. His joy knew no bounds, and the villagers' incredulity turned into admiration.

School was challenging but Surya was relentless. He studied harder than anyone else, excelled in all subjects, and finally graduated as a distinguished pilot.

His first flight was a surreal experience. As he soared above the clouds, he remembered the hardships, the mockery, the struggles, and felt a sense of immense pride and satisfaction.

Surya became an inspiration for all. His story served as a reminder to the villagers and people beyond, that dreams, no matter how big or small, could be achieved with perseverance and determination.

Surya, the boy who once gazed at the sky with a longing in his eyes, was now soaring in it. He was no longer just Surya, the poor boy from a village. He was Surya, the pilot, the dreamer who dared to dream.