My Solitary Life
Outline
A scarab sits thoughtful and alone at the close of day.
Time
Sunset
Place
Dry Desert Landscape
Duration
Ten Minutes
Essence
Self-Reliance
Atmosphere
Thoughtful Independence
. . .
It has been a long day. I am happy with my own company. Many I meet do not understand how this can be. I sit here and ponder on all I have experienced today, from the cool of night giving way to the burning heat of day, and now, I watch the light slowly give way to the night in what is my favourite time as the sun sets.
As I live each day, I listen more to its shape, strength, and texture. The shape of stars that cross the sky, the strength of the moon that meets my gaze, the texture of sand that shifts beneath my feet. I feel at home, alone.
