It's raining again. That means traffic. Disgruntled clients. Wet shoes squeak-squeaking down the hall.
*pause*
When I was little, I heard that when the rain hits the pavement, it births a rain fairy. That's the spatter you see. Wings unfurl and for a split second, they are visible to the human eye.
*deep breath*
I can see them now, out my window. They're dancing. The leaves have bowed and offered their stems. A waltz cued up and they are swirling and twirling together on an asphalt dance floor under the roof of heaven.
*smile*
I'm glad it's raining. Traffic means I get a chance to watch the life around me. I can pause and catch the fairies as they wink at me, dissipating into the atmosphere to go and tango with the clouds.
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It's always good to stop and enjoy the art of doing nothing :)
ReplyDeleteHow lovely - and this turns what could be a time of irritation into something really creative!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely image you painted. Your post was very calming.
ReplyDeletethat was very sweet - loved it
ReplyDeletethanks for stopping by the crib
It's been pouring here in NC and I've been SO irritated today. After reading your post, I wished I'd appreciated the beauty in it. Well, it will rain here tomorrow, so I'll try again then!
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I like to watch the snow accumulate on my skylights in the winter. After awhile, they crowd so close together the room becomes darkened and there is a muffle from the insulation. And when I'm in traffic, I like to look at the individual tiny flakes on the window.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I'm like you--taking the time to breathe and appreciate the beauty around me--even if it is snow or rain.
oh! that is so sweet and lovely......rains reminds me of my childhood..very warm and happy memories...thanks!
ReplyDeleteoh! loveee the new blog design!
What a beautiful new picture and background on your blog. Really lovely.
ReplyDeleteClaire, Ralph, thanks for visiting :)
ReplyDeleteLin, I LOVE snow! I only wish I lived somewhere where snow was more of a regular happening. The silence of snowfall is one of my favorite sounds.
Salitype and DG, thanks :) I took that picture of the tree last week and just now got around to putting it on my computer. After I did, I thought, "What a lovely blog banner that would make!"
I love being in a car while it rains, as a passenger though.
ReplyDeleteI love weather and how it transforms and keeps us aware.