Luck in Work - A Short Story
Luck in Work "Everyone has the right to shine in life, why can't I?", said Polash, a thin grey boy of sixteen. Polush was born in a middle class cobbler family. His father, Sahim, was in their traditional shoe-polish profession. Sashi, his mother, was a housewife cum home-maid. she worked as a household aid to a few families in the town. Polash had a brother, who was a student like him. Their family was a little stable one. His parents were happy with their condition, but Polash somehow developed a desire to be very rich. He often used to tell his parents, "one day I will be very rich". His parents just laughed away him. After his school education, Polash did not join the college. He told his parents, "I want to earn money". They told him to carry on education, but Polash did not listen. He went to a big city, Lakshmipur, with the hope of becoming rich. After a few days, he got sick. He returned home. The villagers started making f