Taste

The moments of happiness can be as unexpected as those moments of sadness.
But mostly, we only remember the bitter. Because bitterness leaves a bad taste in our mouths, while sweetness doesn't stay long.

Imagine running a long race with a partner, the two of you rely on each other every kilometre of the way, egging each other on, telling each other that the impossible is within reach.

All the while, you're encouraged, you feel strengthened.

You reach the finishing line. Panting, elated and exuberant that you guys made it, together!

You turn around, all ready to give a pat of encouragement to your friend, only to realise your friend's already high-fiving someone else.

at that point. Even though you reached the goal you aimed to reach. Your heart sinks down to a double low. Because, you suddenly realise. You're not the first person your friend wanted to share that sweet taste of victory with. You, who ran the race too.

Suddenly, that victorious moment lost its taste.

That moment, you realise...
you did everything you can,
not to conquer the heavens,
but just to share that sweet sweet moment of victory with somebody.

That moment.

In life, achievements are one thing.
Having someone to share it with is the main thing.
Having that person want to share it with you is the tricky thing.

Life can be pretty tasteless when you haven't got anyone to share it with.

So many such moments in our life, we let slip away.
So many such moments, we take away.
So many such moments, to come.