Zingora

"During my childhood days, behind my grandparents' house, there was a paddy field with a huge mango tree laden with mangoes. The tree stood tall at a height of 10 meters, serving as a shelter for many insects, birds, and rodents migrating from one place to another. Its branches were thick and long, a testament to its age of more than 100 years; it was like a grandmother tree to many. On one of its branches, my grandpa hung a swing made of a 2-inch-thick rope with a wooden seat for his grandchildren. Seeing it, we felt proud and enthusiastic, especially during the 2-month holiday period. Sitting or standing on the swing and looking down was an exhilarating experience. The gentle movements, the feeling of relaxation, and the overwhelming joy and happiness were unparalleled. It felt like flying in the air as the wind tousled our hair, disregarding our excited shouts. Our clothes swayed with the repetitive action of going up and down. Swinging helped strengthen our leg and arm m...