Worry wasn't the only thing drifting in the air as pieces of ash were swept onto the steamy roads of Mount Keira. As my sister and I were subconsciously aware of the burning smell being carried in through the windows with the strong breeze, it was mum would had a spot of anxiousness as the thick clouds crept closer towards the mountain. With a feeling in her gut and 5 minutes to spare, we gather our things and swooped up the cat, collectively fleeing from potentiality of a wild fire setting all hell loose on Earth.
Ironically, my sister whinges about her current priorities, claiming that her studies require more attention than the safety of her and our own lives, how her hunger outweighs the feather-like ash that floats with the breeze onto our streets, with the constant reminder of how strong the heat strung us this fluctuant Thursday.
Stuck to my side as if it were my own limb was not only a mere feline, but a strong companion, a member of this family that I could not bare to part with; no rain hail or shine till fire sets a flare on these grounds could relinquish the connection of energised passion that binds us as one.
The sun was giving off a golden glow; reflecting through the glass exterior of the house as we collected ourselves into the car; it repelled such a glow it was as though it were the flames looking down on us, ready to pounce if the wind tried to push its luck. But, the flames remained hiding behind the hill. We could not see them, but we knew they were there, as they gave off warning signals for us, we waited in suspense for its grand arrival. Though it proceeded to tease us with its leftovers of lunch; the ashes that were briskly blown onto our streets with the threatening wind, not once did it shut down our suspense with it's fiery stance.
As my sister persisted her whinges of hunger, we watched as the hunger of the flames grew; the more it devoured, the greater it's appetite grew. It was angry, growing with each push, like the Hulk when pushed a little too far, too far to handle, until pushed out of control.
We drove aimlessly, the contemplation of decisions, what road to take, whether we should venture back home to where we could be together in danger, or to run for the ocean where we'd be stripped bare of our possessions, all except one; life itself. As we ponder the choices we are left with in the squandering of ashes, we sink into our seats whilst the domineering, dull clouds overshadow us.
After the minutes were dragged behind the speeding clouds of debris, we returned to the safety of our own four walls where no flames touch. We returned into the slumber of day with a little tick inside us, reminding us, just quietly, that the blaze will remain lingering just over the hill, waiting, waiting for the right time...
Okay, seriously, disclosure point: that was highly exaggerated and dramatic, but I felt like vomiting up some metaphors. But seriously seriously, there were fire hazards today; numerous fires in Western Sydney, in Mittagong, further south and in Wilton, which was the one that appeared relatively close to my house. My mum got worried and to stay on the safe side we decided to pack ourselves into the car and drive to figure out where the fire was coming from and if it was dangerously close that would proceed to need an evacuation. Luckily, no it didn't. Although the visible fire was out of control temporarily, it wasn't close enough to be a hazard for us so we ventured back. It was cool finding bits of ash and black leaves though (although it's not a good thing) and I took several snaps; it was cool looking at the constant changing colour of the sky as the smoke took over.
The sun was unusually golden today, though at one point the sun was bright fluro red, it was very very odd, but it was so pretty, too bad I couldn't capture it on camera. Though I have provided some snaps; I have not tampered with the photo's, thought I'd leave them as is.
Well it was an interesting day! Glad to know that everyone was safe, and for those that are affected by the fires, I give them my best wishes!
Ex Oh.
The sun was giving off a golden glow; reflecting through the glass exterior of the house as we collected ourselves into the car; it repelled such a glow it was as though it were the flames looking down on us, ready to pounce if the wind tried to push its luck. But, the flames remained hiding behind the hill. We could not see them, but we knew they were there, as they gave off warning signals for us, we waited in suspense for its grand arrival. Though it proceeded to tease us with its leftovers of lunch; the ashes that were briskly blown onto our streets with the threatening wind, not once did it shut down our suspense with it's fiery stance.
As my sister persisted her whinges of hunger, we watched as the hunger of the flames grew; the more it devoured, the greater it's appetite grew. It was angry, growing with each push, like the Hulk when pushed a little too far, too far to handle, until pushed out of control.
We drove aimlessly, the contemplation of decisions, what road to take, whether we should venture back home to where we could be together in danger, or to run for the ocean where we'd be stripped bare of our possessions, all except one; life itself. As we ponder the choices we are left with in the squandering of ashes, we sink into our seats whilst the domineering, dull clouds overshadow us.
After the minutes were dragged behind the speeding clouds of debris, we returned to the safety of our own four walls where no flames touch. We returned into the slumber of day with a little tick inside us, reminding us, just quietly, that the blaze will remain lingering just over the hill, waiting, waiting for the right time...
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The sun was unusually golden today, though at one point the sun was bright fluro red, it was very very odd, but it was so pretty, too bad I couldn't capture it on camera. Though I have provided some snaps; I have not tampered with the photo's, thought I'd leave them as is.
Well it was an interesting day! Glad to know that everyone was safe, and for those that are affected by the fires, I give them my best wishes!
Ex Oh.
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