i saw it

last saturday evening i was on the bus and i happened to look out of the window. i was overawed by the sight. the sun was setting and the red glow reflected off some clouds and it looked like the sky was on fire, especially since the background was filled with dark rain clouds.

and i wondered, at that moment how many people had noticed this absolutely beautiful sight. i looked around the bus and no one seemed to know. i looked out the bus at pedestrians and no one seemed to know as well.

then i got onto the train, and continued looking at the sky on fire. no one seemed to notice again. and then, barely 10 minutes later, the sun had set and the clouds dissipated.

i thought what a waste it was, that such an amazing sight was seen by so few. such things should be seen by everyone, and then we can all bask in its beauty. it also made me think about how transient and fleeting things are. one moment of beauty that lasted all of 10 minutes, and then it's gone forever.

what's important is that i got to experience it.