It was a cloudless, gloomy morning.
I woken slightly earlier on a Saturday just for this. It is as if
I will be going on a field trip with my family. Or perhaps on a road trip to the other state to visit a distant relative.
I started the day with normal activities and enjoyed breakfast alone at the local
kopitiam.
Everything is serene. Calm. Including me.
This year
I did not particularly felt anxious going where
I am going. Nor slight excitement. Not indifferent either. Just the thought that
I am doing what
I am supposed to do.
Paying respect. Filial piety.
As
I have lots of time to kill,
I drove rather slowly, just to enjoy the scenery and views on the way there.
The place was packed to the brim when
I arrived. However,
I parked my car and walked aimlessly around, soaking in the views, the people, the trees and lakes.
Then
I caught glimpses of lotus flowers (also known as
Nelumbo nucifera) overgrown on a man-made lake.
I walked over to be nearer to the pond and took pictures of 'em. As many pictures that
I have taken, all turned out the same.
I cannot possibly get a clear picture of the center of the lotus. It is a little frustrating really.
On the other hand, the "
glow" in the center of the flower does look captivating.. Perhaps the flowers are shy.. They don't want to show what is inside of them..
I will miss
yous. Both of
you. You will always be in my heart.