In July I continued my habit of taking very long walks early in the morning, and I was amply rewarded! More flowers, more sidewalk poetry, more amusing lawn ornaments, and more stories. Doesn't this flower look like it's lit from within? Some mushrooms are really flowers at heart. Through the trees, a glimpse of a pond I didn't know was there. Here's an albino squirrel I see frequently on my walks. (Or maybe it's not the same one?!) I would like to believe this little guy brings me good luck. On a beautiful Sunday morning, this squirrel was enjoying his breakfast—an entire bagel. Maybe he's got the New York Times stashed away somewhere too. A birthday balloon determined to celebrate until the last possible moment. Not much to look at here...but wait, isn't that a word on the garage? No joy here... No joy here, either... But here the joy has been given permanent status. Now for some lawn ornaments... This yard is a story in itself! Do you get the feeling the shrub is reaching with all its might toward the broken branch? A food or water dish for a stray cat. Acts of kindness are all around. A shattered TV on the sidewalk... ...but how lovely, the shattered bits of sky! Old box springs ready to be picked up.
What hurt you today was taken out of your heart by the meadowlark who slipped the silver needle of her song in and out of the grey day and mended what was torn.
In closing, here's another flower. Always reach for the light.
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Nancy Loewenis a children's book author, editor, tutor, mom of two adult children and one feisty cat, and collector of weird things. Featured Posts
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