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Ebbs of Sanity

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Freedom.
I refused to bite back the smile that was slowly forming on my face, transpiring into a grin, and consequently I let out a liberating titter of laughter.
It was like nothing I had ever experienced before. It was like I was free; not headed in one single direction but open to whichever way I choose. It was like I was flying.
The force of the wind blew my hair right back, following me in my every move, like I was in control.
I then felt bliss in the aching of my muscles, realising that my arms were outstretched, embracing the natural air, and I extended my fingers to the cold, overpowering sensations, inspiring trepidation and awe into the fires of my heart.
I looked below and immediately wished I hadn’t, as the trees fuzzed into one another, hazing against my vision. I involuntarily gasped; my breath hitching, my stomach plummeting, and for the first time, a new, profound panic struck me, my reasoning falling out of proportion. Looking ahead, I instantly squinted against the harsh intensity of the sun; its rays casting dynamic scorches across the entirety of my vision.
Blinded, disorientated and falling...or flying...
And I suddenly didn’t care. I didn’t care about anything in the world, except the rush of adrenaline when I leap, the soar of impetuous dread when I look down, and the wondrous, inexplicable delight at the thought that I don’t know where I’m going, or what I’m doing. I’m just free.
It’s just made me think. I want to feel like this every day, so why waste my time. This is where the real adventure begins; just me, myself and I.
I felt the sheer burning of my cheek bones as my beaming grin inevitably widened. The wind heightened its strength, compelling me to turn back, but I merely hovered, biding my time, enjoying the natural essences of the world and refusing to return.
Life’s too short.
Without another notion, without another cause, I let my instincts guide me.
And I plunged; my hair whipping to the side, my eyes scanning, partially blinded, the world as it raced towards me, not knowing what would happen, or what will happen. Just thinking...Finally, I’m free.

This is a short story based on ASYGIN's mesmerising deviation "Fly Divine", so please check it out. It is simply outstanding!

 

I hope you enjoyed this story and I hope it has inspired you to do something new and exciting in life. :) As usual, comments and criticism are welcome and much appreciated. Thank you so much for reading!

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Azzaneth's avatar
Very nice piece here. :) I really love how it goes from excitement to fear and then finally back to a positive emotion. It kind of made me think of when you're going to learn something new. First, you're excited about it and then as you start learning you're kind of like crap this is hard, I'm going to fail. Dx And then as you practice, you get better at that new thing and you're content again.
Hopefully that makes sense. xD I have a weird way of seeing and taking things I read.