noticeable transparency

walking down this path like i do everyday
today i cant help but stop and look.
look at all that is around me
the people and its surroundings

many are rushing to get to their destination
constantly looking at their watches
many are pushing themselves out of the crowd
constantly gasping for air

the mother holding their precious ones
running to get them on time for school
the father holding their briefcase
running to earn the days keeps

the teenager carrying books in their hands
hoping that the day will pass by quickly
the young adult carrying their resume in their hands
hoping to get a job quickly

admist all these,
no one stops to greet each other
each preoccupied with their own thoughts
each just want life to go on quickly

why didnt anyone notice the beautiful sunshine this morning?
why didnt anyone smell the beautiful full bloom flowers this morning?
why didnt anyone feel the morning dew this morning?
why didnt anyone hear the birds chirping this morning?
why didnt anyone take a bite out of this fresh apple this morning?

no one saw the tired face of the mother
juggling the household and the welfare of the family
no one saw the worried face of the father
trying to make ends meet

no one saw the disheartened face of the teenager
crying out for the parents attention
no one saw the confused face of the young adult
not knowing what his future will bring

no one knew
no one saw
no one was there for the other
as no one knew that the other was facing the same thing.