Visiting the Turtle pond the first time was different. There was so much noise the first time, so many thoughts on my mind, so many things to do. I took the pictures and left. I hadn't been in the Turtle Pond, I merely stepped on a spot of the campus map that was on my iPhone. I only represented a blue spot on Google Maps.
This time it feels different. I didn't notice the water lilies before, my favorite flower. If you listen carefully, try to isolate the loud noise from the A.C generator, you can appreciate the birds' singing. The cool fall breeze makes the turtles float around the pond with much more ease; I envy the turtles, they have no duties or responsibilities, they watch busy students and teachers go by without even noticing the beautiful scene in front of them. The turtles are probably wondering why we haven't left, why we are staring so profoundly -they are now sun bathing- :)
People come and go, but the pond is always here. Leaves move with the wind and make a nice, calming sound, almost as if they were announcing winter is near. I feel like nature is making fun of us, it is so much smarter than we are, it has been here since the beginning, watching all the ridiculousness going on around it.
"Another day will go by" thought the turtle; the lilies will turn pink again and once more, busy teenagers will walk by wearing crazy outfits and doing absurd things.
The bells chime, it is time to leave. Snap back to reality. Stop day dreaming. Your routine awaits.
DON'T MESS WITH TEXAS
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