This month I am writing with Two Writing Teachers Slice of Life. Sometimes, the slices are right in front of you.....
I noticed her when I brought the trash cans from the curb, laying in the wet grass at the back of the garage. I banged on the can, but let's be honest, a plastic can does not make the kind of sound the old aluminum ones did. I rapped on the can with my hand again and again, but today's cans do not bang like the old ones.
I saw her standing in the same place later when I glanced out the window at the rain on the horizon. From the second story it was clear she had a newborn trying to find his first legs.
I was mesmerized at the special delivery in my backyard on the first day of spring. I did think of trying to get closer and getting a picture (SOL duh!) but then I stopped myself and remembered those magical moments of newborn bliss before the realities of life come back into focus. "It's a dangerous world out there," I thought as his mom urged him forward, "but please spare my hydrangeas, Little Bud."
7 comments:
How perfect! Oh, what a gift of a moment! I am hoping my hydrangea a survived the cold. I saw two tiny green buds that bring hope on what looked like a dead plant.
Spring brings new life. What a perfect example. arjeha
"magical moments of newborn bliss" Love it!
What fun to see and be apart of even if your a far! Welcome Spring!
Slices of life are often right in front of us! Great capture! -Jess Carey
Anita,
Some moments are meant to be savored and experienced w/out the intrusion of technology. This is one of them.
How magical! Very on brand for Spring. I hope your hydrangeas stay safe, Anita!
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