before we got to that edge, it was a long arduous climb. we endured without knowing where exactly we wanted to go. each waking day was a toll, but it was something we had to be burdened with. something we both had to get over. someday, somewhere, somehow, we didn't know then. and little did we know at that time, that once we've gotten over the hump that oh so loomed before us, we'd find the best of happiness on the other side. how, and with who we find it. we still didn't know.

each day passed as if normally. together, we treaded through. hand-in-hand we saw the world for its beauty and flaws. unconscious of what was happening within. in our minds, the end-goal remained the same. far away, was still the hump that oh so loomed. however, there were silent moments wherein we took our eyes off that end-goal and simply looked at the sides. you on the right, me on the left. and what we found was spectacular. yes, i've spoken about the world, it's beauties and flaws. but what's more interesting for you and me are the flaws. the unrequited ugliness, uncontrollable boorishness, and just the general misdemeanor of some. yes, this is what we dwell upon in our spare time. and this was also where we realized...

...and just like that. it goes unfinished. as always.

i never knew that we already took a detour at one point. i actually thought the reason why the hump that oh so loomed was suddenly vanishing was that we were on it already. but no. we weren't on it at that time. we never crossed it together. not that we never did individually anyway.

and before we even knew it, there we were, on the edge of the world. the glimmering lights blinding our eyes. the world was pretty amazing from where we stood. all the tiniest of details coming together to form a spectrum that was perfectly in sync. we talked of dreams. of how we'd enter that spectrum someday. we'd start small, a tiny spec in that whirlwind. but we didn't dream of getting consumed just like everyone else. no, we said we'd come out like a supernova, bursting for all the right reasons. and our supernova would be great. we were sure of it.

but just like a dream, when one wakes up, he/she realizes the once beautiful world was just a farce of his/her imagination (probably). we're not entirely sure though of how this works.

we once stood at the edge of the world. looking down on all those bright, glimmering and colorful lights. the moment was consuming us. faster than how we'd have wanted it. and when everything was starting to clear out. something was wrong. you were alone.

***

the years have passed and i don't know if you still remember the exhilaration, the thrill, and the tingles. we once stood at the edge of the world, ready to jump, in, together. but you were left alone.

but i'm glad you still did anyway. now, it's my turn. our end goal remained the same all through these years. who would've thought?

i hope to see you there someday, starting your supernova, when i jump in.

i know i'm a little late. very late in fact.