There are few places that can make you feel so nostalgic and
every place has a story. I visited Coventry University where I graduated and realized
how much I missed this place. Every corner came to haunt me and remind me of a
special story I had at this very place. While experiencing a bittersweet
romance we hardly realize how important something starts to be in your life.
All you probably manage to do is get totally lost in the picturesque moments
painted every single day. I went to the bridge and sat down thinking why few
stories do not work. Why few stories manage to whisper an honest getaway but
seem empty after a while. It was difficult for me to come back to Coventry
again; perhaps there are so many students like me who have their memorable University
Stories in Coventry. The city will never be wiped out of your memory because it
forms part of your youthful years when every day disappears and before you realize
it is time to graduate! I took some time to let the nostalgia sink in and
observe young students flock Quids Inn. I overheard a pretty brunette with dark
brown eyes and shoulder length hair talk to her cute Asian friend.
“Probably he must be so happy with what happened yesterday.
Maybe he feels “I need him”. He must think I am really silly. I cannot imagine
we are strangers now after being together for so long.” The young Asian Girl
stared at her friend and said one of the most beautiful things I have ever
heard in my life. “It is interesting how you like to believe that there is no
word like care and everything someone does has to be the right or the wrong
way. I like to believe you are not that silly, you have not sold your soul and
etched hopeless stories over them. You know why stories are hopeless? Because
they have indifference! Sometimes we feel we walked away from a place long time
ago; the truth is we are still strolling across the crossroad hoping for
someone to hold our hand. No one holds that hand until you lean and look
around. Maybe nights would not be that messed up; you would not wake up in the
middle of the night hoping everything vanishes! Maybe you would stop hiding
behind the three letter word “You” and remove the mask. Don’t pity yourself for
being vulnerable!”
I was so awestruck at what I heard. Suddenly it
made me realize how Coventry gave me a familiar sense of belonging and still
made me feel like it belongs to me and I belong to this place. It made me realize
how people have compelling stories and moments to share that can be grasped
when you decide to be a silent spectator like I did today. Coventry gave me a
souvenir in the form of noteworthy words that I will always remember!
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| My never ending love with Coventry |
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| Whisper Tree |
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