She laid face up
on her bed, counting the seconds that passed, feeling the thumps of her heart,
and replaying the last day, week, year. The past and future flickered below
tense eyelids, quickening her heartbeat. Bedtime had become a safe haven for
her thoughts; every night, they flooded her consciousness, too powerful to be
blocked. She drowned in reminiscent memories, regrets, and future plans,
heaving and breathless amidst the waves. She heard her roommate’s soft snores,
and realized that everyone was deep asleep but her. That awareness rose in her
a sense of exclusion and loneliness. They were in the world of slumber, while
she remained trap in the ever-slow earthbound time. Then suddenly, another
realization dawned on her, stimulating her body into a state of hyperactivity.
The energy flowed through her spine, and she felt more alive than ever. She sat
upright on her bed and quietly climbed down her bunk bed.
Jacket. Scarves.
Gloves. Ear muffs.
The night was
beautiful. Enshrouded by the veil of darkness, lighted by the soft moonlight,
she felt invincible. Throwing her head back, roaring with laughter, she danced
like a ballerina intoxicated by the pure air. Air for her breathes, ground for
her feet, dancing for her sake only. She spun and leaped and pounced until her
body was heated from the exertion.
Gentle white
flurries began to pollinate the surroundings. Soon, a fine layer of crystalline
snow outlined the trees and buildings. She stopped dancing to admire the new
beauty around her. A smile lit her face and she started laughing uncontrollably.
The melody of her joy vibrated throughout the white world. So this is how it’s supposed to feel, she thought. Looking up the
the heavens, arms outstretched, she drank the sky.
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