Sunlight filtered in through the sheer curtains, highlighting the fine bits of dust floating in the air. I crinkled my nose as the light gradually moved onto the spot on my pillow where my head lay. Letting out a muffled groan, I turned my head out of the sun's rays in attempt to fall back asleep.
Too late, I thought dejectedly as the sun's beams continued to assault my senses. Instead of creeping back towards the soft embrace of sleep, I flicked my eyes open.
The room was lit with a soft golden glow, the sunlight chasing away any lingering cold from the crisp night. My pile of unfolded laundry still laid in a basket in the corner, and I made a mental note to fold it all later. I laid on my back for a moment, staring up at the ceiling. Feeling myself growing uncomfortably warm, I sighed and tossed the covers off my body.
Sitting up, I leaned back on my hands and listened to the quiet echoing throughout the house. I could hear sounds of the world waking up outside; children calling their goodbyes to their parents as they left their houses to go play with their friends, lawnmowers revving to a start, music faintly playing from open windows. I embraced the sounds of life around me, basking in it before bringing my attention back to the empty house surrounding me.
Peace, I thought to myself. Finally.
Humming softly under my breath, I made my way through my morning routine. Steaming coffee in hand, I stepped out into the warm sunlight that flooded my front porch. I took a seat on the cheap camping chair I had found in the back shed, hearing the poorly-made fabric groan underneath my weight.
I tucked my feet underneath me, leaning back into the ancient seat as I stirred my coffee. My cold hands soaked in the heat radiating from the mug as the spoon clinked against the forest green glass, a humorous photo of Danny Devito's face printed on the side.
Sighing gently, I watched the world passing by. In that moment, I knew without a doubt that something bad was going to happen.
No matter how far I run, I can never seem to outrun the trouble that follows my every breath.
KAMU SEDANG MEMBACA
Breathe
Fiksi Remaja"I breathe inwards, Though my breath is shaky and uncertain These lungs barely able to contain the hurricane That roars through me With a heartbeat like an earthquake That wants nothing more than to rip everything down I hold it all together, and I...
