Why are there so many songs about rainbows
and what’s on the other side?
I saw a rainbow on my way to work today --- a perfectly shaped arc with all its pretty colors shining in the morning sunlight --- and I couldn’t help but smile.
It’s been a long while since I last saw one. I think that was way back during my elementary years. The days when we would run to the soccer field after the 3 o’clock dismissal bell and spend hours stretched out in the bed of grass, watching fireflies light up the sky as day turned into night.
Those were the days when we had no cares at all. When all you had to worry about was your social studies homework or the blisters on your hand from playing too long on the monkey bars.
I miss those days.
Today, in the midst of all the traffic and deadlines and busy schedules, we can barely take a breather to enjoy the simple things that life has to offer like a quiet sunset, catching up with old friends, or early morning rainbows.
I guess that’s what made my early morning rainbow so special. These past few days, I am finally able to slack off a bit with the our big event at work over with, and semestral break from school.
This morning, even the light drizzle on the road ahead and fact that it is a Monday didn’t get me down. Here’s to hoping we can all take time out every now and then and rediscover that child-like wonder…
Someday we’ll find it
the rainbow connection
the lovers, the dreamers and me …
