Airplane Mode On

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Isn't it lovely how certain things remind you of an old time, an old place?

I am on my bed. I look outside my window, I stare into the vast, infinite, indefinite sky, that is my mind. It is starred with every single one of my thoughts. Or should I say, scarred? 

Amidst all the darkness, I see an airplane. It takes me back to an old time as it passes by.

I remember looking at airplanes from outside my cousin's window at Pune. Planes flying over ten thousands of flats. The night sky spread before me, like my life; filled with possibilities and opportunities. The warmth of being surrounded by loved ones and the stars reminding me of the ones I lost on the way. The gratefulness I feel in having a home, a bed to be comfy in, a family to tuck me in and God to lead me on.

The planes now fly over my home. The night sky still spread before me with everything life has to offer. The fear of an unknown tomorrow, tingling my spine. 

How far have I come? How much have I grown in three years? 

I close my eyes embracing my friend, hope, who wakes me up everyday.


Good day to you reader :)

Listen to Airplane Mode On https://link.medium.com/cC5X0iF4Zob on Medium.


Comments

  1. Tomichan MatheikalApril 6, 2022 at 4:48 AM

    A curious mix of nostalgia and hope. Like Janus you look in 2 directions here.

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  2. The Moon's BOYFRIEND April 6, 2022 at 5:18 AM

    Thoughts that come across... felt like you drew a few seconds of your mind there. The feeling of happiness, darkness and hope, A true friend that never lets you down.

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  3. Nitesh kumarMay 30, 2022 at 10:22 PM

    Caught me in for a moment.. Good work🖤

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