The sea was always my sanctuary. It stopped being mine when I got married. There’s nothing I can do even if I’m desperate to go; Responsibilities and obligations should be prioritized first. For example, the store, the pigs and some more, it’s not easy to leave them be. I’m the only one who can attend to them when needing something. My wife has a job on weekdays, obviously, I’m the only one left managing.
Oh wait, it’s not some random sea. It should be located at home where I’d always wonder while wandering. I’m not really sure why, I can’t explain nor understand the reasons. All I know is that the feeling of being at sea from home is different. Perhaps, it’s about emotions within me at this place or maybe just the thought of being home feels very comforting. There are many reasons that I can’t put it into words, however, one thing I can be assured of, I feel happy.
It was Sunday, after a 3 hour motorcycle drive, I arrived home. Yes, I now live quite far from home when I decided to get married. Going home is only a privilege but not given, of course you know why. Yeah, I was tired and sleepy so I chose to go to the shore; I was looking forward to the peaceful and a little bit cold of the wind. When I was there, I saw children swimming and playing, “What a beautiful sight,” I said to myself.
When I looked on the other side, I saw a father who was enjoying swimming together with his daughter. His wife was waiting at the shore, not far from me but of course, not next to me. I decided not to take a photo of her because I thought it was quite awkward. With the father of that child since I knew him, we talked a little but it lasted for maybe an hour. Just some random conversations, nothing special but it gave a wonderful feeling while facing the very clear horizon. Maybe our talking was already over so I decided to go for more beside the shore while the seawater touched my feet.
I was bringing my camera, so expected but to capture moments. I walked towards those children from a distance, slowly while taking pictures of every action they’d make.
I witnessed the children enjoying that much, from jumping, tumbling and even diving.
I even saw two children quite far from the shore; They were at the boat, maybe it’s different when jumping at the deeper part of the sea. You know children, adventurous because fun is what their mind always wants to have.
I was not sure how to stop my walking with my camera with me. Fortunately, I saw my friends enjoying the sea with some beer. I learned that they were invited to a birthday celebration at the sea. They offered me one glass of beer when I arrived in front of them. I thankfully accepted it but only a single glass because if there would be more glasses, I wouldn’t enjoy my visit at home. Actually, it was just a made up reason, I don’t enjoy drinking liquors anymore. Maybe my drinking days are over but it’s not that I quit, I just don’t enjoy it anymore. I didn’t drink but of course I stayed for a good conversation and that’s how my walking and talking pictures ended.
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Paul was born in Macrohon, Southern Leyte but currently living in Cahayag, San Francisco Southern Leyte. He graduated the course of a BS Mar-E or Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering in 2019. Although writing is his passion so instead of sailing he decided on writing.
He writes occasionally about random stuff he would see in the outside world. He loves to express what he feels through writing because he's not good at speaking personally.
He also writes fictional stories and emotions because he thinks life matters. He is hoping that his words could reach someone who might be feeling down.
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