The Earth is not a Cold Dead Place

[MessengerOfDreams]

The earth is not a cold dead place, so let’s leave the safety of our home and see it for ourselves.

The sights here are all the same, and there aren’t many of them. This town is too small and our ambition is too big. The path is ready for us. I can hear the music beginning to play, daring us to begin the journey we know we need to take. I can hear the people whispering amongst each other, wondering what will become of us. I hear the stories being told of our adventures, whispered in confidentiality, proclaimed jovially in bars, passed along in notes through classrooms, just like we’ve done throughout our lives. The stage is set, so what holds us back?

I know you’re nervous; so am I. I’ve gone over the risks and rewards through my head so many times that I scare myself more than anyone else could. I’ve heard the disapproval of those who care about us. I hear their patronizing judgments, the well-meaning yet infuriating comments about how we’re dreamers in over our heads. The truth is I’m terrified out of my mind because of all of the ways it could go wrong, but it doesn’t scare me as much as the idea of settling down with nothing extraordinary to speak of, no adventure to be proud of, no memories that will never fade with age, no moment in our lives where we were truly happy, alive and free.

The choice isn’t much of a choice in my mind anymore. The road is open, we have our things, we have our car, we’ve burnt our CDs, and we’ve saved up our money. I want to go before I hold myself back, and I know you’ve been itching to leave since the day you were born. This time is ours.

The places on a map we could hit are uncountable. The sights that we could see are indescribable. The thrills we could seek are irreplaceable. The memories we can make are unforgettable. So let’s not count, let’s not describe, let’s not replace, and above all, let’s not forget. Let’s go make our happy ending. We deserve a happy ending.

We’ve fought so much together- tragedy, strife, hate, abuse, depression, ourselves and each other. Let’s initiate a ceasefire and start anew. Anywhere you want to go, we can go to as long as you can return the favor by never leaving my side, even when times get rough. The darkness is breaking and the light is shining through. We are barely awake in the world. We’ve sleepwalked for too long. It’s time to run. It’s time to live.

I want to see that devilish smile of yours as we hit the road. I want to see that shine in your eyes as we behold the wonders of the earth. I want to feel your arms wrapped around me when it all gets so overwhelming. I want you to feel the way I feel, the way you used to feel before you let life take you down. I want to unlock the magic you’ve always had in your blood. It’s faded with time but it’s still there, and I want to bring it back to its full strength with every barking laugh, every wonderful gasp, and every passionate kiss. If I can do that for you, perhaps I’ll bring it back for myself as well.

I want you to stay with me. I can’t do it alone, because I wouldn’t. I’ve been alone for too long. I’ve been a professional wallflower, adorned on the wall of the pretty people, so outgoing, radiant, and composed; the people that everyone loves. I have never felt loved until I noticed that the most beautiful flower of them all was planted along the wall across from me. You’ve given me so much, and now I’m giving back to you. We’re escaping our own fate in glorious fashion.

Our life has been a coma we've fallen into without resistance. It's time we take our first breath in a new life. The world has always watched us, but this is the only moment we are alone, so let’s make the most of it. We've been suffocated by the world like we've spent six days at the bottom of the ocean, but now is when we begin to write our future memorial. All I need is a car, some music, a map, what little we have and your hand in mine; then our adventure will truly begin. The earth is not a cold dead place, but sometimes it needs a little help staying warm and alive. Let's light it up.

This time is ours. This is the time we change our fates, end our sorrows, light up the world and turn on what is truly in our heart. I don’t want to waste another moment where I’m not living life to the fullest. I’ve given up on giving in. I surrender my ability to concede. I’m letting go of falling down, because I’m afraid of fear. I refuse to be my own worst enemy anymore, because if you love me, I must be worth something. If you’re willing to take this leap with me, I’ll fall with you just as I fell for you.

They’ve said that it’s us against the world, but I beg to differ. It’s us running towards the world with open arms, eyes and hearts. We’re spreading our wings, revving our engines and put on our running shoes. There are so many eloquent turns of phrase and arrangements of word I could use to describe what we’re doing, but it’s as simple as life, love, peace and adventure. I want to find the perfect place for our lives in the world. I love you enough to risk everything for us. I want to find our peace in a brave new world. As for the adventure, well, I’m ready when you are.

Let’s not let another moment go to waste, because this is our chance. This is our time. I can’t wait.

[NanTheDark]

This is awesome ^_^