Hope is a strawberry plucked in the barely light of morning and while no words could do justice to describe the void that was felt, she managed a smile and resumed her daily chores.
“I just wish there was some way I could come and visit you; I mean it’s been nearly two years since the last time we saw each other,” Sanaya spoke with a fervent sigh while washing the dishes during one late afternoon.
“It’s just a matter of few days. Any news on the job front?” Sarah smiled and finally managed to untangle her earphones.
“Not yet but I am keeping my fingers crossed! Did you happen to see the new movie that’s making waves at the box office?”
“Wouldn’t miss it for the world! Get this, a photon is going through airport security, the TSA agent asks if he has any luggage…”
Sanaya after putting aside the dishes goes deep into contemplation and then suddenly yells, “No, I am traveling light,” which resulted into fits of laughter on both ends.
The days turned into months until July finally poked its head out and became the bearer of good news.
“I still can’t believe it!” Sanaya jumped up and down accidentally spilling some coffee on her dress, the feeling of excitement and relief was palpable which replaced woe and poured freely into her verse.
Today I leave home. I leave a place that has been my childhood cocoon. I have unlocked the door to new beginnings.
Photo credits: Olesia Buyar, Unsplash
Story birthed from the poem Epistle To My Future Self ~
Posted on Pantry of Prose @ Poets United
32 Responses
When I was younger, I greatly relished the idea of globetrotting. These days, not so much.
Thank you so much, Real Cie 🙂 so glad the prose resonated with you 🍓❤️
Ha, I liked the ‘travelling light’ joke.
It’s both adventurous and daunting to leave that childhood cocoon.
Thank you so much, Rosemary 😀 so glad you enjoyed it 🍓❤️
Sometimes being away from home brings such joy! Beautiful, Sanaa.
Thank you so much, Sumana 😀 so glad you liked it 🍓❤️
I like the humor in your piece, Sanaa. The idea of ‘traveling light.’ Very subtle and made me smile. Seems the wait was worth it, and happy that July brought good news & that a new beginning is right over the horizon!
Thank you so much, Mary 😀 so glad you enjoyed it 🍓❤️
Unlocking the door to new beginnings is such a joy at your age. May new horizons be all that you wish for, and better than your dreams. I too liked the traveling light joke. LOL.
Thank you so much, Sherry 😀 your kind words mean the world to me, so glad you liked the prose piece 🍓❤️
I love the ease of their exchange. Knowing that their friendship has been stronger than time and distance says a lot about these ladies. Also, it tells me that our narrator will be just fine in her new away from venture.
The joke make me laugh so hard–I love nerdy jokes, what can I say? I can’t wait to share it with the not-so-Little Princess.
Yayyyy!🍓❤️ Thank you so much, Magaly 😀 so glad you enjoyed it!🍓❤️
(and thank you for the lovely prompt) 🌹
Lol…Even though I’m no longer youth, I always get excited at the prospect of travelling. And travelling light is my thing. 😀
Yours is a delightful story. Love the enthusiasm of youth about leaving home and explore the world. I think travel is one of the best adventures one can embark on, especially during their youth. Brilliant!
Awww gosh!🍓❤️ Thank you so much, Khaya 😀 so glad the prose resonated with you!🍓❤️
When it is time to leave home, pack up and go! Leaving home is the besting thing you can do for yourself. Best of luck to you!
Thank you so much, Toni 😀 so glad you liked it 🍓❤️
Sanaa- I love the humor and the intimacy between these two. Really lovely story!
Thank you so much, Linda 😀 so good to see you 🍓❤️
The Traveling light joke was gold! I enjoyed the playful familiarity of the conversation.
Thank you so much, Barry 😀 so glad you enjoyed it 🍓❤️
I enjoyed the lightness of the dialogue, Sanaa, especially the photon joke, and the optimistic ending.
Thank you so much, Kim 😀 so glad you liked it 🍓❤️
How I remember that need to be free now that I was grown up to make my own decision and lead my own life. How important that feeling is as you can’t really be yourself until you do.
Thank you so much, Robin 😀 so glad the prose resonated with you 🍓❤️
I always find pleasure in reading your work, again , a really good read.
Thank you so much, Julian 😀 so glad you liked it 🍓❤️
A vivid telling this tale. Have a nice week
Much❤🕊❤love
Thank you so much, Gillena 😀 so glad you enjoyed it 🍓❤️
Much🌹🌻🌷love ..
welcome to the working world, Sanaya!
beautiful writing, Sanaa. 🙂
Thank you so much, Lee San 😀 so glad the prose resonated with you 🍓❤️
New beginnings, so much excitement! I giggle at “traveling light”.. Love you have humor mixed in.
Thank you so much, Susie 😀 so glad you enjoyed it 🍓❤️