Monday, June 21, 2004
Searching for solitude
overcast.
a whiff of cold draft
darkened whites
alone on the boardwalk
the scent of salt water
placating
mists, vapours of water
similarly
my thoughts dissipate
detachment
from the hectic pace of life
revelling in inner peace
through my eyes
surroundings change in slow motion
almost in suspended animation
awe
in awareness of the little details we miss
in our everyday life
an opening of the senses
able to absorb the essence of this beautiful world
delight, if only transient
looking around,
everything seems clearer,
peaceful and in greater detail
every change in scenery
picturesque
things that we take for granted
life, ever so trying
an unrelenting challenge
a test of our mettle.
perhaps, its is vital
that we take a step a back sometimes
slow down, and appreciate this world
solitude.. what joy..
if one wants to search for their raison d'etre
one need not look further than our present surroundings
embrace its beauty.
absorb its essence.
be inspired..
Julian tan
