Sunday 29 January 2012

An eyeful of fireworks

I spent the New Years Eve, this year, looking at the fireworks in Sydney. They are quite magnificent, and no matter where you are, there is something special about the view from that very spot. In other words, you cannot see all of it, no matter where you are. They disappear before you know it, or rather before you get to see an eye-full. So, having done this only the second time in my life, I have decided, looking at fireworks is my least favourite way of spending the New Years Eve. They simply accentuate the sense that time passes before you get to do anything, before you manage to even see an eyeful. Given the crowd and the rush and the hype, it leaves me with a feeling that someone else is richer, luckier, prettier, and that someone has just got a better view than i do. And the irritation that you feel for the 3 strange heads that block the view of the sky and the sea, is unfortunately, beyond reason!!

But magnificence in real life is steadier, for the sky is always full of mysterious and far more awe inspiring stars. the sea has been around for longer than our civilisations, our species, and will stay longer than any of us, it will contain more life and more change, and it will reflect the various moods of the moon and all else that moves above it. and the variety in life and light around me – will be ever new, ever unique and ever present.

2 comments:

Rohit said...

Nice one...

Neha said...

Thanks :)