There were times when you crossed my thoughts. Times when I wanted to hear words your silence never uttered. Or times when I tried to remember the hazy clouds called memories. I have memories of blank canvas and emptiness which may or may not come across your smile, or words. But I do remember that silent stare you used to steal at moments unnoticed. I indeed noticed those mini moments. Maybe you never kept my thoughts with those stares. But I saw that coming, or at least expected so. Alas, silence has so many voices to speak and sing, and smile and sigh. I do remember those eyes. Thought they would never lie, hope they never did.
Clip 1: The Ocean The ocean is calm and quiet. The shades of blue are clearly visible even from afar. The occasional noises are of the speed boats whooshing every now and then along with the sea planes. Finally, I got to be on the swing I have been eyeing since Day 1 of my Maldives trip. A fisherman hunk is busy getting the blue fish that intrigued my curiosity and amazement to the core. He showed me his catch, got 5 big ones so far. The huge cargo ships are the only ones stagnant. And the hunk's impressive hat swung from one corner to the other along with the breeze. Clip 2: The Night I am sitting by the Rasfannu beach again. But it's 9.45 at night. The whole of Male city is a sprawling party site at night. The roads at night are more crowded with much more traffic than during daytime. The speed boats are moving normally even at this odd hour. The barbecue spots by the beach are now occupied with grilled fish. I can smell all of it in the air. The night comes alive with ...
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