Wandering in Dreamland

Wandering in dreamland, I saw her wearing an amaranth shaded ball gown with layers of chiffon and tulle fabric studded with beads and sequins accentuating the entire outfit. A shining crown is nesting on her swept-up flaming auburn hair. Her earrings match her necklace with great elegance. As she walks down the stairs, escorted by a man in black coat and mask, every eye was scrutinizing her. It is apparent how the visitors were flabbergasted on how beautiful she was as they hold their breath. I was also amazed. She looks a lot like the princesses I watched years ago. When she was already at the center of the marble tiled room, 18 men walked towards her with a rose on their hands and the black masks hiding their identity. Each of them approached her offering their rose and danced with her. It was magical.

Wandering in dreamland, I saw her seated on the right side of the glass dining table with her Mom, brothers, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces. It was a big crowd. Each of them wearing a smile on their lips and a glow of gaiety can be seen in their eyes.  I could hear the sounds of giggle and chuckle floating in the air. But I couldn't hear what they were talking about, needless to know, the happiness in them is evident. It was blissful.

Wandering in dreamland, I saw her promenading up the stage in her black academic dress with the hood in colors white and red while on her head was a mortarboard. With great pride, she received the fruit of her hard work as her name was called with Latin honor. As much pride she has for her great achievement, she kept humble even if her family were all in standing ovation. The next scene I saw her, she was again walking up the stage but with a different outfit now and much more different countenance. She’s wearing an academic biretta and mozetta disclosing a higher degree she beholds. Her face though with a slight sophistication still masks an ecstatic look. She must be very happy. It was amazing.

Wandering in dreamland, I saw her calmly driving her Aqua Blue Metallic Porsche 911. It was my first time to see her drive in the crowded highways of Manila. Later on, she parked on the facade of her European house all in shades of blue. It was colossal.

Wandering in dreamland, I saw her laughing with her friends. They were enjoying themselves while gobbling the food on the little table. They were watching a funny movie. All were seated on the floor carpeted with comforter. They are on their sleeping clothes, pajamas  tank tops, shorts and t-shirts. They all felt comfortable neglecting how disheveled they look. It was funny.

Wandering in dreamland, I saw her with the man she loves. The way they talk to each other, the way they smile at each other, the way they look in each other’s eyes, it was all filled with compassion and pure love. They would just do anything, even the silliest they could and still enjoy themselves. They take pictures as a result of their vanity. They watch movies, eat all the popcorn and sleep in the movie room. They tease each other and wrestle until they get tired. They eat all the food they want and burp together. They sit on the floor, hold hands and sing. They play a loud music and dance to it. It was sweet.

Wandering in dreamland, I saw her kneeling right in front of the altar with the three scented candles lighted. It was the only source of light for the dimmed room because the fluorescent was closed. The silence inundating the room is deafening. I stared at her while she was praying intently. Her brown rosary was on her right hand. I was wondering what could her prayers been up to. I saw tears from the corners of her eyes. She’s trying to impede it from flowing but she could not. I saw the sincerity in her eyes. I saw her love, her gratification and her humility. She’s not saying a word but her actions were a lot to understand. It was touching.

Wandering in dreamland, I saw myself. I saw myself wearing a ball gown on my debut. I saw myself sitting on the dining table with my family. I saw myself graduating with honor. I saw myself with my own car and house. I saw myself with my friends. I saw myself with the one I love. I saw myself praying. It was all me, wandering in dreamland.