Page 28 - Cornice_Grade 10

I felt the breeze brush across my face as I
jogged lightly toward the tall oak tree in the
vast garden. Stretching my legs comfortably
across the grass, I laid my back against the
wall-like tree trunk of the Oak. My heart filled
with joy as the tree offered me a welcome
break from the fettering pressures of studying.
Upon my arrival, the sun had just risen and
ignited the horizon, causing it to burst into a
brilliant combination of yellow and scarlet. The
sky was cloud-free, and the majestic ball of fire
reigned supreme. The colors of the sky
perfectly complemented the colors of the
scenery. As I gazed into its ineffable splendor, I
felt as if I was looking at a Van Gogh
masterpiece come to life.
The garden was alive and well in the absence
of human intervention. The lush greenery of
the landscape in front of me struck my eyes.
The sweet scent of the plants filled the air and
wafted through my nostrils. The iridescent sun
beamed down and radiated its luminescence
onto every inch of the garden, except for the
shadows under the tree that covered me like a
cloak. It felt like a haven, shielding me from
the scorching heat.
The trees swayed in synchronism as if it were a
choreographed dance. I let my eyelids rest, and
immediately my ears picked up on the sounds
of nature. An orchestra of birds chirped in
unison to a melody that soothed my ears. The
leaves fluttered like snowflakes as a gentle
breeze blew through them.
A Moment
of
Stillness
Under the shade of the tree, I felt calm
and rather drowsy, despite the miasma of
exuberance in the garden. Engulfed by
the tranquility and harmony of nature, I
reminisced my lovely childhood memories
in this very garden, under this very Oak
tree.
As a sharp wave of cool breeze whipped
my body, I opened my eyes. I didn’t
realize how fast time had flown by. The
sun had hidden behind the fluffy clouds
and the dark clouds had loomed in. The
breeze began to grow in strength and
trees began to sway fiercely. It was as if
the trees were telling me that it was time
to leave mother nature alone, free of
human interference. But I didn’t want to
leave this serene place. I begged the tree
to let me stay a little longer.
“Just 15 more minutes, please. I’ll leave
after that. I promise ”, I whispered to the
Oak tree. So, for 15 more minutes, I
closed my eyes and felt the moment of
stillness around me.
-Anusha Rajbhandari