The
sun is peeking over the black hills. Golden fingers of sunshine crawl across
the fields flicking aside blue and purple shadows as it flows west. Sparkles of
light dance in the tall frosted grass. The sun caresses the long stalks
releasing subtle splinters of color. Black silhouette of trees sway in the wind
as if inviting the sun to move along. The remaining leaves sigh and wave
against the deep purple and magenta of the sky.
As I sip my coffee, bundled up against the cold, I watch the leaves flame gold and orange in the morning light. So bright against the shadows of the tree limbs. Crows and ravens arrow east across the morning sky to seek the warmth of the sun. They dip and sway in the slender rays of sunshine, calling strident good morning.
A vivid flash of red in the branches of a tree catches my eye. A family of cardinals have found the sun, chattering and fluffing feathers to take in the warmth. Blue Jays are swinging below on the bird feeders as they grab sunflower seeds. The squirrel above isn't too happy having to wait for its turn at the feeders. Its broadcasting its displeasure for all to hear. The cardinals will await the sun before dropping to the ground to break their fast.
I
can’t help but smile as I watch a couple of cats chase the leaves that blow
across the field. They’ll get down to serious hunting in a bit but first the
fun of chasing the leaves.
My horses are standing under the community tree
waiting the warmth of the sun to reach them. Sassy nickers a good morning and saunters over to the fence
Doctari in the sunshine |
Patiently waiting for a cookie |
with hopes of a cookie but I didn't bring any out. I’m too lazy, um, cozy snuggled in my chair with a cat on
my lap to want to move. She arches her neck over the fence, nostrils
flaring—she has hopes I have one or two hidden. If there wasn't a fence she’d
be on the patio with me, snuffling my body for hidden goodies. “Later, me
darlin’ Sassy, later.” She tosses her head and goes back to the herd.
Morning
has broken. The sunshine is warm on my face. The land is shimmering in the morning sunshine. My coffee is about gone and my hands are cold. Time to go back inside
and start my day.
I take a deep breath scenting the rich smells of damp earth, fallen leaves, the bite of morning chill and sunshine. It's good to be alive.
It’s going to be a great day!
The community tree. |