The sheets of used corrugated iron stacked atop the arrangement of red bricks seem to hold a story of their own.
Weighted down by brick fragments to keep the wind from carrying them off, the stack stands quietly beside a towering mound of sand. Nearby, a floral-patterned tarp hangs loosely, brushing against the wild grass that is flourishing around the project site.
At a glance, it looks like nothing more than an ordinary, cluttered construction site. Yet, look closer, and you see a significant process unfolding at a measured pace. The sand, cement, and bricks lying still today will soon be mixed and assembled, piece by piece, into sturdy foundations and walls.
Life often resembles this pile of materials. At the start, everything feels chaotic and formless, with the final outcome nowhere in sight. Yet, every small effort and every passing day contributes to the foundation being built.
There are no instant processes; what matters is the consistency of building slowly until, eventually, it stands tall.
Note: I am writing in Indonesian and using the help of Google translate to translate into English.
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| Photographer | Smartphone used | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Realme C53 | Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam |