Summer came inside today
Windows opened wide
Cooling breeze a welcome guest
Heat wave passed with holiday
Hugged relatives and said goodbye
Quiet is settling in
Squirrel is lounging on a branch
Hidden by green oak tree leaves
Cardinal heard but bird not seen
Wind chimes and lovely laughter sounds
Music charming to my ears
Today is calm and bright
Sparkling blue of swimming pool
Invitation to dive in
Turn onto my back and float
Let cares drift away
Old cliché but useful here
Too lazy to create.
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sounds to have been a lovely interlude
It was, Paul.
This is wonderful.
We love company and the noise and life they bring… but how blissful to found ourselves back into our peaceful life.
Thanks, Dale. Blissful is what it is!
Time to reflect and relish the wisps of the recent welcomed visit, it would seem.
Peace,
Eric
Yes, Eric. Thanks for your lovely comment.
What a lovely reflection!
Many thanks, Lynn.