Japan marathon 2024 / Sutume Asefa

In the tranquil embrace of the evening, as the sun gently descended beneath the horizon, the sky transformed into a breathtaking canvas painted with hues of pink, orange, and gold, casting a warm glow over the landscape. A gentle breeze whispered through the trees, rustling the leaves and carrying with it the delicate fragrance of blossoming flowers and the earthy scent of the forest. The world seemed to slow its rhythm, as if in reverence to the approaching night, allowing every sound and sensation to be savored with an exquisite clarity. Birds chirped their final melodies of the day, bidding farewell to the fading light, while the distant call of an owl added a mystical undertone to the symphony of nature. The air was filled with a sense of serenity and tranquility, wrapping around me like a comforting blanket and inviting me to lose myself in the moment.

As twilight deepened, the first stars began to twinkle overhead, their distant shimmering light beckoning me to contemplate the vastness of the cosmos and the mysteries it held. And as I stood there, immersed in the beauty of the evening, I felt a profound connection to the world around me, a sense of belonging that transcended time and space, reminding me of the wonder and magic that awaited in every moment of life. The fading sunlight painted the landscape in hues of purple and blue, creating a surreal ambiance that heightened my senses and filled me with a sense of awe. Each rustle of the leaves, each chirp of the crickets seemed to echo the ancient rhythms of the earth, reminding me of my place in the intricate tapestry of existence.

As darkness enveloped the world, the stars above shimmered with a brilliance that took my breath away. I found myself lost in their twinkling light, pondering the countless galaxies and worlds that lay beyond our own. In that moment, time seemed to stand still, and I felt as though I were a part of something greater than myself, a tiny speck in the vast expanse of the universe yet connected to it in ways I could scarcely comprehend. And as I gazed up at the heavens, I felt a sense of peace wash over me, knowing that no matter how small I may be in the grand scheme of things, I was a part of something infinitely beautiful and infinitely vast.