Ethereal
I remembered that the scene along the road I walked around every day totally seemed like another world. The mixtures of red, yellow, orange, and green leaves were extraordinarily blended in one tree. That kind of tree was more unique than some trees with one-type of color.
Anyone waking up early may enjoy the crisp and golden sunrise from the balcony. Then as we breathe in the bare morning air, the smell of ripe earth was musty yet oddly satisfying. The air was infiltrating melancholic pleasure to the bits of the lungs — not like the concrete jungle I left at home.
Unfortunately, this magical season only last for three-months in the country. Unless, you travel from the eastern territory to the western one to try enjoy longer pleasure of the season. Do you know that eastern territory starts their season sooner than that of the western?
Anywhere you go, as far as the eyes can see, you can cherish the magnificent scenery and the peaceful feeling offered by the color of autumn. Not to mention that there are certain places to lift up the experience to the next level of enjoyment. Temples, shrines, and public parks are the frequent chosen places. Some people are strolling around and taking pictures while some other are laying out their picnic carpets — eating special bento, drinking couple of beers, and sharing good talks — simply be mindful of their togetherness-moment.
As far as I know, Arashiyama is one of the wonderful places to enjoy momiji under the sunlight. For fully-witnessing the beauty of momiji, don’t skip it in the night. Many shrines and temples offer the scenic view of momiji with illuminating lighting. One of the greatest places is Kiyomizudera. I can guarantee that you’ll have breathtaking memories to bring back home, especially if you smuggle along some good companions.
All the beautiful leaves would soon disappear. They’d fall from where they belonged to the cold dusty ground. With the nick of time, they’d change into something dry and brittle. Its flakes on the road soon would join the wind. Together, they’d dance with heart-whole swing. Don’t be too surprised if your feet secretly step on tap dance and you quietly hum a song you’ve never heard.
With the mortal beauty of autumn surrounding me, I started my exchange journey. All the plans I’d kept in mind, I projected them to happen there. Yet easy to predict, of course some were achieved and some were not. However, from the month after month that I’ve spent there, I finally realize some things. That for sure, autumn is the most heartwarming season I’ve ever felt.
Long before I finally tasted the cool breeze of autumn, I thought it must be spring with iconic sakura trees as my favorite season.
But I was wrong.
Autumn breeze swings gracefully
The motion was just right, distracts me from all my agony
Autumn breeze whispers to my ears the untold long story
The yarn it spins was just right, let me hear no parody
Autumn breeze sings with the flakes an ethereal symphony
The melody was just right, makes me hum happily
Autumn breeze pats my head gently
To say good bye and pray for a better me
