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The Start Of A New Journey
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The sun was setting in the horizon, casting a warm golden glow over the landscape. I stood at the edge of the cliff, watching as the fiery orb dipped lower and lower, painting the sky in shades of pink and orange. The question lingered in my mind - should I walk towards it or wait back?
I took a deep breath, feeling the cool evening breeze on my skin. The urge to chase after the setting sun was strong, a primal instinct urging me to follow the light. But something held me back, a sense of caution, a voice whispering in the back of my mind to stay put.
I closed my eyes, letting the sounds of nature wash over me - the rustling of leaves, the chirping of birds, the distant roar of the ocean. I felt a sense of peace wash over me, a feeling of being in tune with the world around me.
As I opened my eyes, I made my decision. I would wait back, for now. The sun would rise again tomorrow, and I would have another chance to chase after it. But for now, I would stay here, grounded in the present moment.
I sat down on a nearby rock, feeling the rough texture beneath my fingertips. I let my thoughts drift, allowing my mind to wander freely. Images flashed before my eyes - memories of past adventures, dreams of future journeys.
I heard a rustling behind me and turned to see a figure approaching. It was a young woman, her hair flowing in the wind, her eyes bright with curiosity. She smiled at me, a knowing look in her eyes.
"Are you waiting for the sun to set too?" she asked, her voice soft and melodic.
I nodded, a smile tugging at the corners of my lips. "Yes, I am. There's something magical about watching the sun disappear beyond the horizon."
She sat down beside me, her presence comforting. We sat in silence, watching as the sky turned from gold to purple to black. The stars began to twinkle overhead, a blanket of light covering the world.
"I wonder what lies beyond the horizon," the woman mused, her voice filled with wonder.
I turned to her, a spark of excitement igniting within me. "Shall we find out?" I asked, my heart pounding with anticipation.
She grinned, her eyes shining with excitement. "Let's go on an adventure," she said, her voice filled with determination.
And with that, we stood up, hand in hand, ready to chase after the setting sun and whatever lay beyond the horizon. The world was ours for the taking, and we were ready to explore every corner of it, together.
© Shafiya
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The sun was setting in the horizon, casting a warm golden glow over the landscape. I stood at the edge of the cliff, watching as the fiery orb dipped lower and lower, painting the sky in shades of pink and orange. The question lingered in my mind - should I walk towards it or wait back?
I took a deep breath, feeling the cool evening breeze on my skin. The urge to chase after the setting sun was strong, a primal instinct urging me to follow the light. But something held me back, a sense of caution, a voice whispering in the back of my mind to stay put.
I closed my eyes, letting the sounds of nature wash over me - the rustling of leaves, the chirping of birds, the distant roar of the ocean. I felt a sense of peace wash over me, a feeling of being in tune with the world around me.
As I opened my eyes, I made my decision. I would wait back, for now. The sun would rise again tomorrow, and I would have another chance to chase after it. But for now, I would stay here, grounded in the present moment.
I sat down on a nearby rock, feeling the rough texture beneath my fingertips. I let my thoughts drift, allowing my mind to wander freely. Images flashed before my eyes - memories of past adventures, dreams of future journeys.
I heard a rustling behind me and turned to see a figure approaching. It was a young woman, her hair flowing in the wind, her eyes bright with curiosity. She smiled at me, a knowing look in her eyes.
"Are you waiting for the sun to set too?" she asked, her voice soft and melodic.
I nodded, a smile tugging at the corners of my lips. "Yes, I am. There's something magical about watching the sun disappear beyond the horizon."
She sat down beside me, her presence comforting. We sat in silence, watching as the sky turned from gold to purple to black. The stars began to twinkle overhead, a blanket of light covering the world.
"I wonder what lies beyond the horizon," the woman mused, her voice filled with wonder.
I turned to her, a spark of excitement igniting within me. "Shall we find out?" I asked, my heart pounding with anticipation.
She grinned, her eyes shining with excitement. "Let's go on an adventure," she said, her voice filled with determination.
And with that, we stood up, hand in hand, ready to chase after the setting sun and whatever lay beyond the horizon. The world was ours for the taking, and we were ready to explore every corner of it, together.
© Shafiya
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