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The Bench

At times, all I want to do is sit by the seashore and take my mind off from everything. It feels just the right thing to do and very relaxing.

The week that went by was very hectic. With all the routine tasks of daily work takes off one's energy. The work-life balance one looks for seems too far away.
I wanted my "ME" time to get back my drained energy both of the body and the mind. I was looking for that quite a place where I could be on my own and talk to myself. I knew exactly what I wanted and I went ahead in that direction.

The SEA is the only place that brings me closer to myself. It rejuvenates and brings back the serenity in me. The feeling is overwhelming and magical at the same time.
I walked towards the shore listening to the mild roars of the sea. The waves were so welcoming. It would finish its task and drift away, giving rise to new waves to complete its welcoming task. It appeared as if each of it waiting for its turn one by one patiently. 

Yes, there were some, the notorious ones overlapping each other and trying to race one another to reach the shore. While others took their own, time to gather the beauty and reach the shore in the most beautiful manner.

I walked by the shore looking for my quite a place. I could see kids playing, youth jumping in between waves, couples enjoying their quiet moments, some playing their favourite outdoor sports while some just enjoying the view of the sea.

I finally, found a quite bench, a bit away from the crowd and the noise, a perfect place for my "ME" time. As I sat on the bench, I could feel the relaxed feeling set in. The wind blew smoothly and just perfect as if whispering a silent song in my ear and soothing my face with its touch.
The evening was beautiful with the sun about to set spreading its golden tint across the sky.

 I sat there silently for a very long time. The waves and I seemed to have a silent conversation with each other. I kept looking at the waves and listening to the sea. I enjoyed every moment of that time and place, immersed in the beauty of the dusk and see the evening come alive.

Just as I was about to leave, I saw the beautiful rays of the sun falling on the waters and spreading its beauty. The sight was breathtaking and equally magical. The golden colour gave way to a lighter shade then turned into a mix of orange and pink covering the entire sky and the sea equally complimenting it.

I was mesmerized by the entire scene. This lasted for a few minutes, making way for the evening to set completely and for the moon to come alive.


I smiled to myself and walked away keeping that sight in mind and its beauty in my heart.

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