It saves water, accompanies life, stirs the soul, yet remains solitary. With its straightforward design, the oar holds a depth akin to an epic poem.
Gliding through river currents, it moves sometimes gently, sometimes with force. The oar dictates the boat’s speed, direction, and purpose with each stroke.
In rural life, the oar is unparalleled in importance. On summer afternoons, a boatman battles the currents with sheer strength, and the oar is an inseparable part of that relentless struggle. Droplets clinging to its edges seem to nurture life, like a fresh breath of love.
However, the oar is more than a tool; it is a part of history. Each stroke carries the weight of countless untold stories, with every turn marking a new chapter.
Like the lifeblood of a river, each movement of the oar resonates with signals of beginnings and endings, journeys undertaken and journeys yet to come.
By Rajin Saleh
