Analysis: Empty Skies Follow Heavy Rains
Dream Night
Empty Skies Follow Heavy Rains
Most children want to have a pet to take care of, and I was no different. But now, at 20 years old, I want such a friend more than ever. I hummed softly to myself as I strolled the sidewalk, avoiding the shallow puddles from the morning rain. Perhaps it was the inherent loneliness of a solo walk, or maybe it was that I’d passed the pet shelter a block back.
If I had such a friend, I could go on these walks with a smile. I could act like I was having a conversation, rather than just replying to myself. I would have something to always smile over and laugh about. I should be able to have a friend that I don’t feel the need to be coy around. But right now, I was alone.
My gaze went to the rose quarts …show more content…
As if he could read my mind, he nudged his friends back and out of the way and gestured with his other hand for me to pass. It was my turn to smile brightly, and they all waves to me as I passed. Something about them made me feel less… hollow. Which I didn’t even know I felt.
I really knew nothing about that store. I think it was new to the area, but it didn’t seem like part of a chain or company affiliation. The crisp work attires those men wore was simple and professional. Matched with the friendly aura they gave off, I’m sure the place couldn’t be terrible.
Not long after sunset I came home to my small apartment. I replied to the messages and calls I’d gotten in my absence, which included a call from my dads about some recipe in the family cook book they gave me for my high school graduation. I offered to let them have it, since I never used the thing, but they refused to be “re-gifted”.
The rest of the night went by just as softly as my walk. I had leftovers for dinner, and updated my journal while Pandora made song decisions for me. Then I did a round of chores, like the good adult I am, and rewarded myself with a hot bath and chamomile tea before bed. I wouldn’t deny being lonely. I was alone most of the time, after all. But it was becoming rare for it to bother
Empty Skies Follow Heavy Rains
Most children want to have a pet to take care of, and I was no different. But now, at 20 years old, I want such a friend more than ever. I hummed softly to myself as I strolled the sidewalk, avoiding the shallow puddles from the morning rain. Perhaps it was the inherent loneliness of a solo walk, or maybe it was that I’d passed the pet shelter a block back.
If I had such a friend, I could go on these walks with a smile. I could act like I was having a conversation, rather than just replying to myself. I would have something to always smile over and laugh about. I should be able to have a friend that I don’t feel the need to be coy around. But right now, I was alone.
My gaze went to the rose quarts …show more content…
As if he could read my mind, he nudged his friends back and out of the way and gestured with his other hand for me to pass. It was my turn to smile brightly, and they all waves to me as I passed. Something about them made me feel less… hollow. Which I didn’t even know I felt.
I really knew nothing about that store. I think it was new to the area, but it didn’t seem like part of a chain or company affiliation. The crisp work attires those men wore was simple and professional. Matched with the friendly aura they gave off, I’m sure the place couldn’t be terrible.
Not long after sunset I came home to my small apartment. I replied to the messages and calls I’d gotten in my absence, which included a call from my dads about some recipe in the family cook book they gave me for my high school graduation. I offered to let them have it, since I never used the thing, but they refused to be “re-gifted”.
The rest of the night went by just as softly as my walk. I had leftovers for dinner, and updated my journal while Pandora made song decisions for me. Then I did a round of chores, like the good adult I am, and rewarded myself with a hot bath and chamomile tea before bed. I wouldn’t deny being lonely. I was alone most of the time, after all. But it was becoming rare for it to bother