Four Seasons

 Four Seasons

-Lazy Afternoon (Spring)-

One could almost taste the possibilities on such a glorious afternoon. The birds chirped merrily in their nests. The warm wind whipped through the trees. The light dappled through their green leaves to leave a glittering effect on the water beneath them. The scent of honeysuckle and meadow flowers surrounded everything.

-Sunny Day (Summer)-

The sun beats down with fearsome heat. The still air is dry on the lips. It smells of cut grass and hot asphalt. The animals are quiet as they hide in their shaded burrows. All is still for nothing can move in the sweltering heat.

-Apple Orchard (Autumn)-

The crisp cool day was brilliant blue and cloudless. The smell of wood smoke filled the air. The bright colored leaves drifted into piles. The juicy red apples from the orchard sat in bushel baskets waiting to be tasted. The leaves crunched underfoot as the children ran to claim them.

-Snow Fall (Winter)-

The thick clouds in the sky hung darkly overhead. The smell of pine invaded the world. The cold wind whipped the snowflakes into a frenzied dance. Little children ran to catch the small sweet icy treasures with their tongues. Sleigh bells chimed in the distance alerting on and all to the approaching holiday guests.

(Five Senses Exercise)

My Dear Beloved

My Dear Beloved

I walk upon the street that we once walked. It doesn't seem the same.

I know that it was springtime when we last strolled this way and now it is fall. The buds were on these same trees that the colored leaves are falling from. It’s like they know you are gone and I am alone.

I am not angry that you left. I am only sad that I am on my own once more. Fate knew this would come to be and there was no mercy in its heart. There was no warning to spare us.

I will walk this street that we once traveled every day until we are together again. I promise that to you my beloved.

I will think of the words we said and the way you held onto my arm. I will let those memories comfort me for now. That is all I can do.

Good bye my beloved for a little while at least.

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