That morning felt ordinary, the sky slightly overcast as if holding back the usually intense heat. I stood for a moment, observing the atmosphere in a place that many might often take for granted. It was a simple car wash, with a tin roof, with a wet floor that reflected a faint light from the sky.
Water flowed continuously, washing away the dust and dirt clinging to the white cars being cleaned. A man worked calmly, his hands deft, as if he had memorized every corner of the vehicle that needed to be touched. There was no rush, just a consistent rhythm, like a song that plays on repeat without getting bored.
In another corner, some simple tools—a bucket, a hose, and an old ladder—were standing still. Everything looked ordinary, perhaps even messy. But beneath it, life went on. There were efforts, there were hopes, and there were responsibilities shouldered every day.
I realized that a place like this held many stories. About people who work without saying much, about sweat that falls without much complaint, and about dreams that may not always be big, but enough to make tomorrow worth fighting for.
Sometimes we're so busy looking for the big things, we forget that life often feels real in simple places like this. Under a simple roof, amidst the puddles and the sound of spray, there's a serenity that's hard to explain.
That day I went home with a lighter mind. Not because anything extraordinary happened, but because I learned to see small things in a different way.
| Photographer | Smartphone used | Location |
|---|---|---|
 @gunting | Realme C53 | Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam |
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