Pretty lights on New Years Day at the strike of midnight. Ahh...what a sight...
Thousands of sparkling lights lighting up the night sky. "Ooo's" and "Ahh's" coming from every corner of the crowd gathered to watch the fireworks display. Everyone's excited because its an exciting affair. Girls swoon at all the colors and feel a tingling in their tummies. 3 minutes later the sky is dark again as the last firework pops. And whats left?
Emptiness..
A big patch of nothingness...
Isnt that what usually happens with relationships based on the thrill of the moment? The physical attraction. The idea of something fresh, something new. They usually end as quickly as they begin.
Now think of a slow chemical leak. Drip after drip after drip of dangerous and hazardous material flowing into a pool. The accumulation of liquid (emotions) slowly reacts with its surroundings and the metal in the factory.
Now this pool of chemicals isnt that dangerous if left alone. It's like getting to know someone. Learning more about that person each day. But as the chemical starts to react with the metal around it, something more happens. You realize you start thinking of that person a little more than you should. You notice that you enjoy having that person around. You realize you're starting to do things you never thought you would. You realize you MISS that person.
Now heres where everything starts getting abit messy. The metal starts to corrode and melt. Giving way to a bigger leak, letting out more chemicals. And the pool gets bigger.
Now all thats needed is a small spark. Igniting the entire chemical facility and probably causing the most extensive EXPLOSION you've ever seen. KA-BOOM!
But you might wonder. Whats the difference between this and fireworks? They're both explosions aren't they?
Well, fireworks get pictured and posted up on the internet for people to look at. Friends comment on your blog or Facebook about how pretty they are and that's that.
The explosion however, causes a whole slew of news reports, discussions, concern, and so much more. The explosion would probably go down in the history books and be remembered forever as to make sure it doesn't happen again.
THATS the difference. People don't remember relationships that are based on fireworks because they're short lived and forgettable, leaving a blank space after it all. People however remember explosions. They leave a mark, they stay in your head, and the effects would probably last a lifetime... (Think Chernobyl explosion)
I want to be your explosion.
Chernobyl Memorial. Proof that explosions last forever.
Gin "so much more than fireworks" Lee
