Hey there,
I’m trying to keep at my goal of writing more this year and I thought I might share with you something I wrote recently which brings me solace every time I read it.
At peace 18.01.2023
At this moment, I'm at peace. It took a while for me to realise, but it's true. There are things at the back of my mind that cannot wait to pull me away from this moment to focus on a task or another but I keep them at bay. My breathing is soft and rhythmic. The sky outside my balcony is blue touched with a soft orange hue here and there as though a mother had hurriedly brushed her child’s cheeks with talcum powder before rushing off to the next chore. On a neem branch of the house opposite sits a crow, cawing to inform his fellow black wings to settle in for the night. Somewhere a neighbour has left their motor on for too long so water is spilling into their yard loud enough for me to hear across the street. No one has yet told the construction worker that it's 2 minutes to 6 p.m. Unaware, he’s busy hammering away at the construction site two buildings down from mine. But it’s time for him to pack up his saw and his hammers and go home for the day. The noise of his tools doesn't belong here anymore, not at this hour. Only the crow, the vegetable vendor and the occasional two-wheelers do. The fresh, rich greens of the trees have melted down to a dull shade, one that doesn't excite the soul. The orange slowly fades off the sky, letting a grey-blue wrap around the city. A yawn escapes my lips. I'm at peace. I'm at peace.
- Aarthi. 🌻
P.S. I’d love to hear your thoughts!
Also, when was the last time you felt you were at peace? Usually, what brings you peace?
Aarthi this was a great read, i loved reading this ❤️.
This is really nice !