Alive

July 12, 2005

I drive in my car today. The air conditioner running full blast. The A/C is powerless against the heat of summer. My prescription sunglasses are powerless to stop the bright sunlight from making squint just a bit.

I feel beads of sweat forming at my hairline. And on my upper lip. I look around as I drive. Green plants everywhere. People everywhere. It is summer. The world is alive. The heat, while it drains me of energy, let’s me know that I am still alive. Very alive.

I turn off the A/C. I roll down my window. The hot air blows over me. I inhale the humid hot air. I smell summer.

I am alive!