The Show Begins

The best seat in the house
at 3 o'clock.
Rocking chair on the terrace
camera in hand and
looking out over the small garden
the best show begins.
8 or more different birds that I can
identify  are flying in
and out of garden.  Love the
yellow finches - they remind me of canaries.
They all seemingly take turns at the
feeders, stroll among the flowers
and fly to near by trees.
Hummingbirds have returned and
I notice they looked kind of thin.
Bluebirds in both houses are flying
in and out....

I rode the lawn tractor deeper into
the woods on my paths and became
stuck in the mud - thankfully my helper
heard me calling his name as I made
my way back to cottage.  First time
I did not have cell phone in my pocket
and all I could keep thinking "I hope
I do not come across a poisonous snake"

So another day begins and hopefully
the rain that is predicted will arrive
as the earth is very dry and all that
has been planted needs moisture.

"A hundred flowers blossom in the spring
The moon shines in autumn
There is a fresh breeze in the summer
and there is snow in the winter.
If your mind isn't occupied with trivial matters
Every time is a good time"

~~The Priest Wumen~~