Freedom can be found along the river. I just need to follow the water north. Across a certain line, they deliver All who may be seeking who have come forth. I know that my man will search for me there, But it is my only form of guidance, And it is within its rushing flow where I can find a road map that gives a chance To a diff’rent life than the one I live. It is a life where I can have a voice, And where all of the options that they give, Allows me the right to make my own choice. It is a journey that may take me years, But it is worth facing all of those fears.
We will just wait until the day grows dim, Then turn our heads towards the horizon, And watch the hanging clouds of the prism That we have not witnesses the other nights.
There have been many storms we have weathered That have hidden the evening sun’s lights, And to our front porch we have been tethered, Not allowing a chase after the view.
We can only take what has been given, And those little enjoyments have been few.
In a time when the downpours are driven, We will appreciate it even more When all the sunsets come back like before.
I think I have hit that point in this vacation where I am starting to feel more like myself and am ready to take on bigger adventures. I am sorry if my posts have not been that exciting the last couple of days, but if you are ever in the mood for one of those relaxing beach vacations, I would highly recommend Nia Harn Beach. It is a little off the beaten path on the Phuket island, but it has some great restaurants within walking distance, the beach is relatively quiet with calm waters during the winter months, and the place just begs to be lazy for a couple of days.
One of the things that I like the most about it is that the it had a nice view of the west and there should be a good view of the sunset almost every evening. I have gone out the three nights I have been out here in order to witness one of these highlights from nature. Unfortunately, this is the best one I have seen so far. Something has always seemed to pop up in order hide this from view. The first day had big violent rainstorms out in the distant sea that obscured the sunset from view, and the second day was too cloudy for it to make an appearance.
It does not mean that I will not continue to try to get that elusive picture of a great sunset. Last time I was down here, I could out every night and catch an amazing light show on the horizon, but it is funny what s difference a couple of months makes. The sun shifts a bit, the weather makes adjustments as well, and now the sunset is hard to come by.
But it is important that I continue to look for it. If I give up and let myself by satisfied with the small example I collected earlier, I will miss the bigger show when it comes around. I fear that too many people give up too early when there is something spectacular on the horizon, and if we would just practice a little patience, it will be another beautiful sunset.
John Collings 