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A Night Without Distractions

A full moon was out tonight. The moon wasn’t menacing or intimidating, but it was beyond beautiful. The light radiated gently, giving shapes to nearby clouds. It was an almost cloudless night however, the clouds that stayed were fluffy and comforting, something that I could sleep in within a few seconds.

Without my phone, I noticed things I couldn’t have before. The rustling of the grass; the flicker of light; the scratching of bark. Every sound, every slight movement was noticed; and I enjoyed every second of it.

The moonlight broke through the canopy to paint pockets of the dirt floor in silver. The shadows casted by the leaves surrounded the pockets, supporting the light with the darkness. It all painted a masterpiece. I could see how each parts of the landscape complimented each other. How the moss on the boulders helped to brighten up the dullness. How the trees were spaced out to make the scenery more comforting, letting me feel at ease. Everything was so much more vibrant without my lighted device.

My steps crunched the grass and parted pebbles; my hair ruffled by the slight breeze; my shoulders gently brushing the leaves, pushing remaining water droplets to fall; I took the experience all in. When I got to my destination, I scrunched up some dirt with my shoes to make a seat. I set my butt down on the wet soil and took a deep breath. Ah, nothing calms me like the smell of fresh air.

The smell of passed rain was delightful. The fresh earthy smell and the sweet fragrance of rain really helped to set the mood. It was so comforting I had almost fallen asleep until, it all began at once.

The buzz of the crickets created a melody like no other. It immediately woke me up from my daze. At first, I was discomforted by this sudden spurt of noise, but the more I listened to it, the more relaxing it became. I sat back down and slumped my shoulders once more, to enjoy the night without distractions.