It is the first beautiful day in some time.
It is one of those glorious days.
The sun is brilliant in a bright blue sky.
I sit in a rocker on my front porch. Oh! the pleasures of the porch.
I close my eyes and just listen. I am surrounded by sound.
Birds.
Everywhere.
Chatting and singing and coaxing their young.
The rustle of leaves is frenzied.
I am transfixed.
Why don't I hear this everyday? It is mesmerizing.
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It transports me to another place far far away...
perhaps to where my son is.
Madagascar.
I think of him everyday
and wonder what he see's
and hears.
I think of him everyday
and wonder what he see's
and hears.
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I picture him...sitting on a porch.
His eyes closed...
just
listening.
"Treasures"
I dedicate this post to my son Sean- nature enthusiast and future herpetologist. I love you son. You have opened my eyes and my ears. For that, I am forever grateful.
The Fine Art print above "Treasures" is by the very talented artist Kat hannah. To see more of her artwork, visit her shop on Etsy : http://www.etsy.com/shop/KatHannah
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