Reflections, Contemplation

The light was leaving in the west it was blue
The children's laughter sang
Skipping just like the stones they threw
Their voices echoed across the waves

It's getting late

It was just another nightWith a sunset and a moonrise
Not so far behind
To give us just enough light
To lay down underneath the stars
We listened to Papa's translations
Of the stories across the sky
We drew our own constellations

The west winds often last too long
And when they calm down
Nothing ever feels the same
Sheltered under the Kamani tree
Waiting for the passing rain
Clouds keep moving to uncover the sea
Of stars up above us chasing the day away
A way to find the stories the we sometimes need
Listen close enough and all else fades away
Fades away

It was just another night
With a sunset and a moonrise
Not so far behind
To give us just enough light
To lay down underneath the stars
Listen to all translations
Of the stories across the sky
We drew our own constellations

- "Constellations", Jack Johnson

I left for Perth in late February and came back in mid March. In my time there, I explored most of the places that are connected to Perth through the train stations and buses. Whenever people ask me how it was, what was the place like, I give the usual descriptions; That its a quiet place, full of nice beaches, parks and stuff.

However, the thing that I'll remember most from the trip is to lie back once in a while, and just gaze at the stars. Just lie there to reflect and contemplate. To think lazy thoughts and let my mind wander to happy memories.

If only I could thank the person who reminded me of that. Wonder how she's doing now.