The rain fell gently but steadily, wetting the entire surface of the road, which now glistened like a gray mirror. From where I stood, I gazed out at the atmosphere, which felt so serene yet full of life. Every drop of water that fell to the ground seemed to carry a small story about meetings, partings, and the passage of time that waits for no one.
A white car sped past in the rain, creating splashes that seemed to dance for a moment before returning to stillness. Across the street, an old building stood tall, its faded orange color a sign of the passage of time. Its damp walls held stories of the past perhaps only understood by those who had sheltered under its roof during a downpour like this.
The wind carried the distinctive scent of wet earth, mingled with the smell of asphalt and stagnant leaves. I savored every breath, as if reminding me that beneath all the busyness of the world, there is a simple beauty often forgotten. Rain like this always brings a sense of longing that is hard to explain longing for something perhaps never possessed, or for a past that is slowly fading.
Along the roadside, grass grew haphazardly, some of it knocked over by the rushing water. A few pieces of plastic and dried leaves drifted into the gutter, signifying that life continues to move on imperfectly. But that's precisely where the beauty lies everything seemingly ordinary can become extraordinary when we gaze at it with a calm heart.
The rain at this intersection wasn't just weather, but a moment of reflection. About how every journey always has a stopping point, about how we learn to enjoy the calm before moving on. Under the gray sky, I sat silently, listening to the symphony of nature that never fails to bring peace amidst the hustle and bustle of the world. 🌧️
Note: I am writing in Indonesian and using the help of Google translate to translate into English.
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| Photographer | Smartphone used | Location |
|---|---|---|
| @gunting | Realme C53 | Aceh Province. Indonesian Country. |