Everlasting Moments

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Moments..

Fleeting by nature. But when you think back, they are all that you can remember. You don’t go through life thinking, “Ah, here comes a moment. I must make sure to keep that one.”
Moments, they just take root in your mind without your knowledge.

A look. A smile. A touch. A feeling.
Everything can be a moment and a moment can be everything.

Significant moments.
Like that time you did very well in the matriculation exam and saw that look of unbridled joy and pride on your parents.
Like that time you turned your back to board the plane and you were furiously fighting back the tears threatening to fall.
Like that time you were on the stage for your first impromptu competiton and your heart was trying to beat out of your chest but you had to stay calm on the outside.
Like that time you were on the motorbike along a bumpy road holding on for dear life but you felt strangely happy.

Insignificant moments.
Like that evening you were at the balcony, looking out to the strong wind whipping up the fallen leaves from the dusty road below. There was the smell of impending rain and you felt the air buzzing with an unknown natural force.
Like that time you were at the beach looking at the sun going down slowly into the horizon and felt you could stay like that forever.
Like that time you saw your mum sleeping with a frown on her face wondering what she’s dreaming about.
Like that time you were on the platform of one of Tokyo’s stations waiting for the train to come and suddenly felt lonely even though you were surrounded by crowds of people.

These moments become memories. Memories of the people in your life and the places you have been.

Everlasting moments – a beautiful oxymoron.

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