Missing Home

I was excited and nervous for the trip that I just couldn’t sleep. After tossing and turning in bed for what seemed like an eternity, I simply gave up on the idea of sleep and decided to take a stroll in the garden instead. The palace was quite dark and dead quiet since it was late at night and the only ones awake were probably the guards that were on duty guarding the wall and the entrance.

I slipped slowly outside and along the walkway leading to the garden. Since I couldn’t sleep anyways, I might as well enjoy some peace and quiet out in the garden where the lotuses were. I was able to make my way there without getting lost in the dark and also without being spotted.

I sat down next to the lake as I watched the moon reflecting off its surface. Tonight, was a full moon and the moonlight provided enough light for me to see quite clearly in the garden. I sat there lost in thought as I thought about my hometown and uncle and auntie. I wonder how they were hold