The New Entrants

The dawn flicks its wings when the sun peeps through the dark clouds, breaking into another horrible day. I bathe in its rays and watch the night give way to one of the most dreadful mornings of my life. The invigorating aroma of coffee invades my nostrils.

I am grumpy due to fatigue and exhaustion. Anger has drained me out both mentally and physically and tiny stars blink in my vision. I am not sure how long I can hold it within me before collapsing. Still, I am holding it together.

How?

Don't dare even ask me.

Across me, the ferocious waves have subsided to calmness. Its tranquillity mingles with the shore in soft puddles. It justifies its name by being pacific for once. BUT, IT MUST BE ALL CHIRPY WHEN I AM STRUGGLING WITH AN INTERNAL STORM.

The cleaning staff is busy collecting trash that has been flooded along the waves while health freaks stretch and chase around.

I wish I could be as happy as them. I smack myself internally. Where did this come from?

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