Finish line or Starting point

"The day before"  was not a real game in the end considering how to shutdown after all the hype, however 'the day before' for yours truly was as real as it could get. It was an eye opener and provided more clarity of mind than I am incapable of admitting at the moment. I'm still processing the day and what I have realised about myself.

This hit differently than other instances of infatuation. I could not break eye contact, not because of the overwhelming beauty and grace that I lost track of the conversation (there was no lack of any of it but no), I remember every bit of it. But because of how real it was and the sheer maturity, inner strength and honesty in the conversations.

I still don't see a checkered flag, but I'm still optimistic about a photo finish. Someday is near and I can almost smell it.