✉ Leaving the Winter

TODAY'S TRAVEL PHOTO OF YESTERYEAR: 

I was walking alone, back to our hotel on Lexington Avenue. I needed to sleep before my flight that was to depart that very evening. The linear streets of Manhattan were nearly abandoned, as if I was granted 'alone-time' with this much-loved city. My heart felt somewhat clenched. I had a premonition that I might not see New York for a while. As I looked up at the dark brick building in front of me, a bare and icy current of air swept past; and a sadness came over me. But this goodbye was accompanied by hope too, even though I did not and will not know what will happen in all of the tomorrows that lie ahead. There were twinkly lights in these branches. A willingness in me accepted this uncertain future, for I knew that therein lies the promise of adventure. Even though a flowing cloak of Melancholy drifted behind me in the wintery air, I was so happy to realize that I have so much to live for and work towards. I would see New York City again.                           

- MINIATURE TIGERS, FREELANCE WHALES & POLAR BEAR SUGAR COOKIES -

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*The refrain of the song "Dark Tower" by the Miniature Tigers played in my head as I made my way through the right angled streets of Manhattan. I did not know the lyrics at the time. I am more of a melody affected listener anyway. But it made me feel like I walked with a cloak of melancholy around my shoulders. I embraced the atmosphere at the time. Sometimes it is good to melt like that.