The sun makes its golden ascension over the mountain peaks. Nature wakes up with it and begins her day showing off her true beauty through the luscious green grass, the maroon stricken sky, the sweet sound of the early birds and the awakening of all varieties of wildlife. A fresh start to a day filled with new possibilities and beginnings. This day is ours but it comes in limited editions. What we decide to do with it is entirely up to us.

I greet the day with a smile and elevate myself off the grassy dune. My body, on the other hand, is not so optimistic. My throat is parched, my stomach complains, my head spins all in unison as I plan my day around trying to get my next meal. My only plan is spontaneous ideas and illegal thievery.

The park slowly fills with them: the people who have purposes in life yet still feel sad at points not knowing that people like me are not even allowed to dream of dreams. Everyone has their own agenda here. They seek tranquillity, companionship and, occasionally, protection. They toss their coins in my tattered hat as they pass, not giving a second look. I accept it with gratitude that I show to all of them because I know that my smile can brighten their day more than their silver coins.

I wait patiently for my favourite part of the day: when I get to see her. Everyone has something to look forward to, whether if it comes in a day or longer than that. A man cannot live without a set goal. Without direction or guidance then who are we? Just random beings roaming around this planet and taking up space and affecting other's lives in the process? I refused to be an empty husk of handouts and have found my true meaning in life, and she comes here every day.

Everything in my life has been based around her. My home, my thoughts, my basis of living has all been allocated to her and nothing but her. I eagerly await her arrival as I sit and watch the sun's route and calculate when she will be gracing me with her presence by its position.

The time has come. I make myself somewhat presentable. My eyes are immediately fixated on the figure approaching slowly. She made her way silently walking down the cobblestone walkway in my direction.