Breadth of the Night
written by: Anu Shrestha
I lean into the glass,
and the world spills past me —
a blur of wheezing lights, broken sounds,
a thousand hurried lives stitched into the dark.
Yet beyond it all,
there is a breath —
not of air,
but of something older, deeper, unseen.
It drifts through the pane,
a ghost of the night,
whispering not in sound but in feeling,
a hush so heavy it presses against my skin.
I wonder,
is it the darkness sighing into the world,
or is it my own heart,
tired, hollow,
exhaling into the silence?
Outside, the city gasps and blinks and wheels away.
Inside, I drift—
between what is real
and what only my soul can hear.
A wind that isn’t,
a sound that never was,
yet I float within it,
weightless and unseen.
I’m an aspiring writer with a vivid imagination, drawn to the art of storytelling and creative expression. Writing has been my sanctuary, a place where I transform emotions, observations, and experiences into meaningful narratives. Whether it’s a reflective monologue or a short story inspired by a fleeting moment, my words are fueled by a deep connection to the world around me. My blog, Mi Personal Odyssey, serves as a canvas where I capture my thoughts and share my creative musings. Beyond writing, I find inspiration in traveling and immersing myself in the cultures and stories of new places. Music, too, plays a significant role in my creative process—it often sets the mood for my writing sessions and unlocks emotions that flow seamlessly into my work. As a civil engineer by profession, my analytical side complements my creative endeavors. When I’m not writing or working, you’ll likely find me lost in a novel, jotting down ideas for my next piece, or exploring the hidden corners of a new destination.
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