(essay)

For as long as I can remember, my family has always been large. Oh, these noisy parties with crowds of vociferous kids, dogs and cats! An eternal kerfuffle and clutter… Humdrum chats of adults about the weather… mountains of dirty dishes! “Time, pass faster! I want the calm!” I yelled often.

Time has passed… I changed the home for a dormitory. When I first came home, I was greeted by a crowd of clamorous relatives. The children shouted, the cats meowed, and the cake burned in the kitchen… But! I have missed that! I have missed the family mess… the smeared kids and talking about the weather… “Beautiful moment, do not pass away!” I whispered…