Orange and Purple Skies

I was walking home from my last day of observation, when I looked up at the sky and saw this beautiful mix of oranges, blues, and violets. Busy people were seen under their food stall umbrellas and the street lights started to turn on one by one.

It was an end of another chapter in my journey towards teaching. A few more months and I won’t be just sitting at the back of a classroom. I’ll be the one with chalk dust on her hands everyday.

At first, I was sad to leave the school
To leave the kids for a few months.
They welcomed me into their home and leaving them – even just for a little while – tugged on a couple of heart strings.

But as the sky showed its magnificent colors and the sun finally rests for the day. I realized that endings can be so beautiful.

And like the sun, I’ll be back.
… and I shall rise again…