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falling into restfulness
I was born under the summer sun
a June baby
barely
another few days & it would have been July
but those scorching days no longer appeal
not the way they did as a child
when school was out & we hit the farmyard at a dead run
eager to build forts between trees
play hide & seek
climb in the hayloft
bravely grab the rope & swing across
a secret thrill
as we sailed over the 2 story drop
eldest always keeping an eye on the babies
nothing could recall us to the boredom of being cooped up
until we heard that dinner bell
a summons never to be ignored
barefoot with twigs in our hair
we'd burst through the front door
not a care in the world beyond the waiting meal
it was all grandma could do
getting us cleaned up, straightened up & butts in our seats
as soon as hands were clasped
we were immediately silent
so grandpa could bless our food
looking back...
those were glorious hours
but now...
I find myself looking forward to the season of my conceiving
autumn seductively beckons
with her vibrant skies & elegant decay
perhaps it's just my age
I've grown more introspective
not quite so hectic
not in such a rush to get everywhere
still walking barefoot every chance I can
I just prefer the cooler weather
crumbly acorns & whispering leaves
a peaceful space to pitch my tent
not so interested in splashing in a lake
I'd much rather sit on a log by the fire
scent of woodsmoke drifting on the breeze
nature's perfume in my windswept hair
...and me
remembering those summer years with nostalgia
not with longing
I've no interest in going back
history is made of lessons
best left in the past
I'm merely paying tribute to another year gone by
oh damn...
now that I think about it...
funny how quickly they all went...
Published 28th Sep 2023
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28th Sep 2023 10:10pm
Beautiful, we think that all kids in the world should experience at least one summer in the country with their grandparents. This we believe will take everyone back to beautiful memories, not to say we don't enjoy a good campfire. But there's a lot to say about a simpler life and simple people, human advances hadn't screwed everything up yet.. Tight work Lady
29th Sep 2023 2:36pm
I was fortunate enough that my first 8 years were spent on a farm with my entire extended family...individual homes but our days were spent in grandparents care with the parents all worked. The memories of those years, while not all good, are some of the strongest I have and helped form me into the soul I am today. Might be why I cherish the quieter, simpler life now. Thank you so much! 😊
29th Sep 2023 8:43am
Nature is always here to nurture us
always have a room prepared for us no matter what
season our human experience is
occupying
this is a beautiful vibe
blended with elements of reminiscence and restitution.
enjoyed the journey i did
always have a room prepared for us no matter what
season our human experience is
occupying
this is a beautiful vibe
blended with elements of reminiscence and restitution.
enjoyed the journey i did
29th Sep 2023 2:38pm
I live those moments over and over again in my memories but I don't want to go back. The only thing I'd love is to have the grandparents back again. But they graced us with an amazing foundation and unconditional love. Can't get better than that. Nature was part of our everyday life and remains a huge part of mine to this day. Thank you so much! 😊
29th Sep 2023 4:40pm
Aging is messy
I prefer not to think about it but it's all I can think about
Great write Willow
I prefer not to think about it but it's all I can think about
Great write Willow
29th Sep 2023 9:35pm
I don't mind aging. But I've reached a point in my life that I've spent so much time dealing with the ugly, I'm ready to seek out the beauty. Thank you so much! 😊
