The Untold

Querencia Final 

It was a very rough school year. Filled with drama, fights, and mixed emotions. I couldn't handle it anymore. I wanted to scream my lungs out into a pillow so the sound was muffled. I was searching for happiness, but I just couldn't find that special place.  


During my summer break I traveled everywhere on Oahu. We went to the beach, the mall, hiking, but nothing felt right. I wish I had a GPS that would just lead me to it. I would just lay in my room thinking what place makes me calm and happy. I wanted a special place that is just me and peace.


     One day I remember my dad asking me to help cut the leaves off the hibiscus plant in the backyard. It was getting a little late after we were done. I was admiring the good work  I did and how the plants looked. When my dad left to go put the materials away I started playing fetch with my dog. I kicked the ball and looked up to see how fast she got the ball. There it was. My special place. It was perfect. A beautiful view of everything from Sand Island to Pearl Harbor.

     
     As a watched the sun go down in my backyard, it soothed me and makes me go clueless on what is going on in life. The down setting sun glistens as the last streaks of light fade away. As it faded all I could see was the brightest stars in the whole world. They were
 sparkling really, like a diamond in the sky. As I examine the stars to try and make 
a constellation, a cool brisk breeze brushes my face. That breeze knocked everything out of me 
and made me forget about everything. Just me and beautiful mother nature bonding. I could also see Pearl Harbor and just imagine how everything was back then during the war. I was so thankful that I lived where I live today and that my special place is right in my backyard. 
A place that I will cherish forever.


     From then on I go there and just sit on the old ancient brick wall and sit to calm me down and get away from the world around me. I couldn't believe that my special place was right before my eyes. My backyard. This was my home destination to peace and happiness.