At the Corniche

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It is a fine Friday evening of the hot summer month of May. As I stroll across the Jamal Abdul Nasser street - a breathtaking sight bequeaths my attention as I make haste of the fruits of my hard-earned labour for the day.

It's strong allure and endless charm, draw me closer to the site adored by many in the heart of the city. Behold, the breath-taking Buhairah Corniche. As I make advances to the waterfront, ten thousands gather celebrating the familial spirit that has kept them together as they reflect on the good moments of the week.

With some cycling, and others peeking through the skies on their colorful mats - a lot of cheer and merry can be seen in the eyes and faces of the young children cherishing the good little moments in their lives.

The calm waters of the Corniche dazzle and shimmer with the breeze as they give reverence to the grand Noor Mosque now lit up to enliven the neighborhood with its grandiosity and exhuberance!

It was a beautiful experience and great life lesson as I learnt the importance of cherishing every good moment in the midst of the darkness. I spent the remainder of the last few minutes gazing at the horizon, where the sun finally yielded to the luminous moon, and the water fountains colored the atmosphere with great vivacity!

Comments

Anonymous said…
Beautifully captured!
May 11, 2024 at 5:43 PM
Alan said…
Very well written Bryce 👍👌🙌🙌🙌
May 11, 2024 at 6:01 PM
Maria Fernandes said…
Your little article transports the reader right to the place being described, even though not physically present there. Keep up the good writing dearest Bryce!
May 11, 2024 at 6:06 PM
~ Xena said…
An amzng piece.
The vivid and picturesque description just transposed my soul there.
Waiting in anticipation for ur upcoming blogs
May 11, 2024 at 6:08 PM
Xav said…
Bruce beautifully captured everything, totally agree with what is written. Once again well written, keep it up
May 11, 2024 at 6:10 PM
Anonymous said…
Nice to read on his happy moments written in such a lucid manner that one can truly feel the happiness he feels
May 11, 2024 at 6:52 PM
Keith said…
“Cherish the good moments” very well captured and written.
May 11, 2024 at 7:56 PM
Maryann said…
Nice article Bryce ! Keep up the good writing skills.
May 11, 2024 at 8:18 PM
Valerie said…
Bryce the best writings are those that captivate the reader and for brief moments, the reader is inside your piece of writing....I was .....well written Bryce, do keep me posted with more such articles...
May 11, 2024 at 9:09 PM
Reshma said…
Beautiful picture perfect evening written in a soulful way... keep up ur excellent writing... God bless
May 12, 2024 at 12:19 AM
Rebecca Mathew said…
Beautifully written!
May 12, 2024 at 12:55 AM
Anagha Fernandes said…
Your words have the power to create a beautiful visual. Keep writing keep exploring.
May 12, 2024 at 10:04 AM
Alvira khan said…
A great piece of content with great picturization……..a statement of peace ✌🏻.
Keep up spirit Bryce
May 12, 2024 at 1:04 PM
Viola said…
Very well written. Enjoyed reading
May 13, 2024 at 12:32 AM
Leopoldine Dsouza said…
Well written description let's my imagination fly and be at the Corniche. You are born to be a great writer.
May 20, 2024 at 6:44 PM
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