BOOM!

And after that, all the lights went off. It was at around 11p.m. last night, and I was not yet home. It was just told to me by my mom, right after I got home at 12 midnight. I was surprised to find all the people in the house, having a cup of coffee at that time, when normally, they are all sound asleep. It was not from any terrorist attack, but that big thing that supplies the energy to every household suddenly could not take it all last night. So we shared a long, hot, dark night.

No lights, no airconditioning, no computers. It was a dull night, and truly, the most uncomfortable night. In the midst of summer night, I have to sleep all sweaty even after a cool shower bath. Oh well, honestly, it was a no-sleep night anyway. For beyond the darkness, I had a lot of thoughts running here and there, but of course, I cannot write it, for it was dark, and there’s no computer. It was so sad. The moon was full, giving beautiful light by the garden, oh well, maybe that’s why my aunties are having coffee in the middle of the night, by the garden.

In my life, I had been there, as dark as this. There was light, but I chose to ignore it. For I found happiness in the midst of the darkness. I thought it was great, the feelings, the silence, the contentment I had that time. Then came a lot of discomfort, just like last night, it felt so hot, then pests came swarming around. Mosquitoes that breaks the silence I have been enjoying so long. It was not fun anymore. I searched for light, I searched for some fresh air, I searched for ways to get out of the darkness, even if it seemed to be hopeless. After years of darkness, I was able to see the light, I was able to catch fresh air again. I felt alive again.

Even if it was so tiring. Even if it seems endless. My wait came to an end. Never mind if I get so sleepy after a night of discomfort. For this new day brings something new. The light that I finally found after hours of mingling with the dark, it was so refreshing! It makes me alive. It gave me new hope. There are dark nights still, but with him I realized, it was not that dark after all. For beyond the darkness of the night, there are millions of star and moon up above. Shining brightly to light my way. My guide all through the night. The reasons why one can still enjoy a cup of coffee in the middle of the night.