Luminescent Love

Author's Note: Summary of my Spring break with the feeling of being in the city.
Another thing this is a style of writing I have never approached before so if you find this piece different from the other ones remember this is for experimentation purposes.

I'm lying down in my bed. I'm looking up at my ceiling and I'm thinking to myself take me away from this place. Somewhere far away. I have had many memories of this place but for now it's time I have some time away from here. A lot of trouble has been brewing here, my parents have had a divorce and I've been a real tight spot. It seems as everybody in my family ages everyday, our family seems closer to the verge of collapse. Debt, death within my family how much more is everybody going to have to suffer? I'm 14 and spring has just begun. My relatives in nearby Milwaukee have just opened up a restaurant selling typical far eastern dishes and treats. For as long as I can remember I have worked there for about a couple of months. I have gotten sick of family troubles out there and so I packed all my belongings I will need for about a week and without a feeling of regret I stepped into the car thinking in my head freedom is just within my grasp. It was an agonizing 20 mile car trip but as soon as I stepped out the smell of the city was a vibrant smell that has been stained into my blood for a very long time. And I knew that I have lifted a giant weight.

I walked into the supermarket and was suddenly ambushed by a massive smell of many vibrant things from fresh shipped Asian produce to the restaurants that lay within the store. It was strangely alive inside the market and it felt weird being surrounded by workers that you haven't met but yet they treat you as if you've worked along side with them. For a couple of days working here was like paradise I never wanted to leave. But always understanding the nature of conflict I soon realized you can't run away from your problems you have to be a man and stare it down. As time went on I looked out towards downtown Milwaukee and sitting there at times enjoying the beauty of the city many never notice. The majesty of each light filled the night sky and it was a sight for me that never aged a bit. As I slept every night I had the same dreams. Me walking in the middle of nowhere with a huge blue sky in front of me with a breeze brushing down my face. But I was awoken by the sound of the highway and drifted away from my fantasy land. Day after day I reported to work but the weather reminded me that when you're far away from something you develop feelings as if your crying for it come back. But when you make promises you have to make sure you fulfill them until the very end. I started on Friday April 15th and as Thursday rolled around the corner I decided to pack up and head back home into the west. On the car ride back I remember catching my last glimpse of the city.

Milwaukee has left its mark on me as a child and as a young adult. There are many things about Milwaukee that make me feel right at home and as soon as I stepped out of the car at home I knew that I will never forget the experiences I had there.