Light up my life

Was sitting on the tarred pavement of marina bay on the eve of my country's 40th year independance. With the rapid progression of our ancestors and their "never say die" spirit, we proved the region wrong and displayed our mettle showing the red dot is worth their salt. Getting back, patriotic as ppl may name me ... I am sincere and honoured to have underwent 23 years with my nation but today, I was there for the flares.

I saw fellow participants gearing up with equipment that even put the broadcasting stations to shame. There they were setting up their tripods, erecting the camera that eye up into the dark skies whilst exchanging views on getting the best shots and their previous achievements of "that day I went siloso beach and clicked at the bit**hes..." Well, one thing is for sure the main agenda on everyone's mind was 12 midnite (fireworks display)

5...4....3...2.....1....... fountains, i really mean fountains of sparkles lit the opposite bays across my shore. With the rhythm of our anthem, the public was welcomed with candles they had awaited on the DIY benches and tables they brought along and couples on the soft cushion on each other's embrace. Then and there, everyone was entralled and immersed within the bustling ambience.

From the silos it is flung into the air, running its own race to the vast open heavens awaiting for the right place and time, showing what it is made off, exploding the beauties and sparkles that had been emplaced within. Years or maybe months of preparations on that particular rocket from mining of the gunpowder to the chonograph of the fireworks display, its then and there just for a split second its purpose had been fulfilled. To amaze, to entertain, to churn out the "woos and Ahhs".

Events will fall into place ... just have to wait for the right day, right place, right time. Even if its just for a moment, I wont mind burning out. As long as you see who I really am, who I truly am ... To be able to answer myself for not wasting the resources that have been put into me since infant years till now, not forsaking the love and care from my family, earning my place as a trusted, loyal, sometimes rather destructive friend ... Light up the skies

With the celebrations over, actually majority will forsake another beautiful sight .... the clouds and misty heavens. Everything calm with the dust clearing and the air silent, cinders and ashes settle back with gravity ... Take sometime to look into oneself and appreciate. For the best thing in life aint the evetually accomplishment of the target/event/goal but the journey towards it and the aftermath that really touches the heart.

You Light up my Life...

PatriX