"Did you know why I chose to be a photographer? It's because of you... I want to treasure every moment I captured with you because I know it'll be gone forever, and the thing is, I'm afraid we won't be able to recreate those memories. The you who I'm with might change, and yes, you did, but those pictures are proof that I loved you just as much as I did yesterday no more."
It's a lovely Monday, and Shannon is staring at her empty canvas as the sun rises in the sky. Ang sinag nito ay tumatagos sa veranda ng kaniyang munting kwarto kung saan siya nagpapaint.
She sighed and started gathering all of her tools and supplies. She's still unsure of what to paint, so she's taking her time to consider her options. She looks out her window, which is open and letting fresh air in.
As an artist inspiration is a must. They fuel your passion and imagination, for Shannon it is to dedicate the masterpiece to someone. Pero kaya ba walang maipinta si Shannon dahil kulang siya nito?
Imbes na umupo at mag-umpisa ay lumakad siya papunta sa veranda. Sa labas ay napakatahimik, umupo siya sa sofa na nakalagay doon at pinagmasdan na sakupin ng liwanag ang dilim. She closed her eyes for a moment reminiscing memories.
"I am grateful to God for each sunrise in my life, since I cherish these moments as they indicate the beginning of each day. It is a miracle that has given us another day to live."
The girl in her recollection seemed so delicate and nuanced. Her modest words pierce her heart, as she gradually becomes desirous of death.
She was unaware that she had begun to shed a tear. The girl put those away with a smile on her face and graze her fingers on it.
"Shan, never forget that we must endure the darkness in order to truly enjoy the sunrise. Every beginning is unique, thus it is just once in a lifetime."
Despite being blinded by the sun's rays, the girl's arms are wrapped around her as they sit together and gaze skyward. Before dozing off, she sensed a kiss on her head.
May nangingilid na luhang binuksan niya ang mga mata. Matagal na bago niya muling maalala ang babaeng iyon. It was deep buried in her back of mind, minsan talaga ay mapaglaro ang kaniyang isipan para itong nakakahiyang pangyayari sa buhay na minsan bigla bigla nalang natin maaalala, pero ang memoryang iyon ay isa sa mga gusto niyang burahin. Napailing nalang siya, papasok na sana siya noong makita ang kapitbahay na matandang babae, nagdidilig ito ng kaniyang halamanan. Mula noong nakalipat siya ay lagi siya nitong kinakausap.
"Magandang umaga" masayang bati nito sa kaniya.
"Magandang umaga rin po" pagbati niya bago pumasok sa bahay.
It is well known that the locals here are hospitable to visitors, and the countryside has been peaceful for a long time.
Kakalipat niya lang kasi, nanirahan siya ng matagal sa city before briefly staying in this province. Naisip niyang interacting with tens of thousands of people wouldn't be all that unpleasant in this rural place.
Kinuha niya ang phone sa lamesa at kinonekta ito sa speaker, pakiramdam niya ay nakakatulong ang musika para siya ay magkaroon ng inspirasyon.
Playing: Someone to Stay by Vancouver Sleep Clinic
🎶You were alone, left out in the cold
Clinging to the ruin of your broken home
Too lost and hurting to carry your load
We all need someone to hold🎶
