Friday, July 20, 2012

Hot But Happy



Gingerly she stretched out on the seat of the picnic bench and laid down.  It was hard against her back but as she gazed skyward she felt her muscles relax.  It had been so hot the last few days that she was thankful for the shade of a nearby tree.

She felt herself drifting, just like the puffy white clouds in sky.  Lost in her thoughts as a warm gust of wind tickled the hairs on the back of her neck, playful in nature. 

The insistent buzz of a wasp sharply focused her attention, an unwelcome distraction.  Slowly the sound of children's laughter, birdsong and water cascading over rocks soothed her annoyance, smoothing out the edges.

Her thoughts turned to her husband and dog walking the nearby trails as she looked down at her knee brace.  Disappointed that she'd been unable to join them but thankful for the peacefulness of her surroundings after such a stressful week . . . . and then there they were, appearing out of the woods, hot but happy.

10 comments:

  1. Nice imagery, and oh such a beautiful river shot. Hope the heat is lifting and you have a fantastic weekend.

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  2. Oh I love reading your words, I hang on the edge of each one! Hope your knee is better and nothing serious!! xo

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  3. Beautiful image and you really capture the moment.

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  4. Beautiful story - I can feel the welcome nature of the shade and hear the sounds of nature, as you wait for your loved ones to appear.

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  5. I like this natural setting of the great falls and all the rocks! I like rocks. Besides that, I am glad you could get out and enjoy the day and the surrounding beauty!

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  6. Perfect image...captures your moment just right!

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  7. Such a cooling image for a hot summer day. Love your description of the feeling!

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  8. It must be really tough having a knee injury when Ravyn must be asking to run and play even in the heat! Hope you're back to norm quickly.

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  9. Natures way of letting you know you need to sit and reflect :-)

    (pretty helpful huh?)

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  10. A beautiful scene but I'm sure you must have been disappointed not to be able to join.

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