I KNOW

UNEDITED SAMPLE LITERARY ARTICLE
By Colene Pabruada Cabaliza
IV - Isaac Newton


I played and tiptoed through the soft and vivid arcs of the rainbow. I still could feel the refreshing sensation brought by the rain, but the brilliant sun had already begun to show a slight smile. Slowly, the wonderful bend of colors started to vanish, its hues gradually turning fainter and fainter until it left no clue of how it once stretched wonderfully across the sky. Feeling a bit sad, I slumped into a nearby cloud. It was white, soft and fluffy. I lay still on the tiny cloud and I felt the wind dragging my cradle little by little. I peered through the world where beings exist without wings. I looked delightfully at mine; they were beautiful and took me freely anywhere. I stood up and felt my feet on nothing. I fluttered my wings lightly and admired the beauty of the blue sky. I looked underneath the assortment of clouds, hovering lower. I became curious of the magic beneath me. I descended and flied lower and sat atop a tall tree. From that haven is where I first caught a glimpse of you.

I observed silently as you picked flowers in your sweet-smelling garden. I wonder why you are doing that at first, but later I found out that you picked them for your mother. I admired you for how sweet you are. As you entered your lovely home, I continued to watch you through the clear glass window. I do not know how long I stayed there but when I realized that darkness was already blanketing the sky, I hurried upwards and soared higher towards heaven.

I left the sky early the following day to see you. From your bedroom window, I saw you still dozing off deeply; maybe awake in a distant land of dreams. I gladly grabbed the moment to get near you. You look so kind, quiet and gentle. I stayed beside you and waited for you to open your shining eyes. When you woke up, I swiftly stretched my wings and flied outside. I stayed all day long and left only when dusk came.

Instead of chasing and leaping through the clouds, I found myself coming down for you every time. I watched you every moment I possibly can. I guided you on your day, assisted you and lifted you when you fall. I protected you and kept you safe. I am pleased to see your sweet smile and to hear your laughter. I felt lonely when you cry and when you are sad. I hate those who do unkind things to you. All I wanted is to keep you blissful and safe. All I am doing is care for you.

But, I know you will never see me. I know you will never become aware of how I flutter my wings close to you. I know you will never become conscious that I always watch you. I know you will never have an inkling of how I watch you in your sleep and how I await to see you open your eyes. I know you will never know how I care. I know you will never know me. But despite all these, I just hope you can feel that there is someone who cares for you. For I know that I will never cease to be your angel. Never. I will forever be.