I sat in the little silver bleachers looking at the empty blue tennis courts.
For a summer day, I couldn’t ask for more.
The breeze is so cool on the back of my neck it sends a little shiver through me. But the sun is bright enough I have to wear my sunglasses.
The playground is off somewhere behind me. I can hear the creak of the chains of the swings. And children’s noises.
I see a runner. A girl. With a red t-shirt and black leggings.
I see car after car coming in. People meeting up to walk together. To sit around the pond.
I marvel at the differences between people wearing the bare minimum, and others wearing hooded sweatshirts and long pants, with the sleeves of their hoodies pulled over their hands.
I ate my salad.
Content.
Happy. That in the middle of what the world might see as an average day, I find enjoyment in the ordinary. I feel the softness of the cool air and the warmth of the sun. I see people and have no fear of them. The clouds are so heavy and white, tinted by grey depth.
Then, I see a hawk flying above me. And I am briefly jealous of his view and his flight.
Then, I refocus on my own view.
That hawk, doesn’t have the pleasure of watching himself soar.
Or the treasure of my moment.
Love your drawing Colleen, as young one’s say today, cool, and I found your words “cool” and refreshing. Ivor.
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Thank you Ivor 🙂
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Beautiful Colleen, I would live to know the Hawks perspective!
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I have fun just imagining what he sees. 🙂
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He certainly has a terrific vantage point 🙂
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i think it’s great to observe the little details and to enjoy the ordinary. so many people miss all of that.
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I try to make a point to look, every day, at what is there, every day. Sometimes I see such wonderful little things. 🙂
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I felt like I was sitting there with you! So enjoyable!
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Thank you Priceless 🙂
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Oh Colleen, that is so insightful, beautiful, soul searching. And I find myself sitting right there next to you. (would be nice if you shared your salad. just a taste?)
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Chris, just because I saw this the night before I read this comment…..this is the first thing that came to mind: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4I8kC5VKzU
I hope you laughed! 🙂
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I see people and have no fear of them. – Awesome!
That hawk, doesn’t have the pleasure of watching himself soar. – So beautiful! I just finished writing a poem on similar view.
I simply love getting immersed in your creative thought process.
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Thank you Infinite Living, you make me feel so good 🙂
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All my happiness reading your work 🙂
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❤ You are kindness.
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You put this in such a enjoyable way. 🙂
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Thank you Kathy 🙂
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Lovely insight Colleen, but don’t look up at that hawk for too long, we all know what he’s thinking!
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Looking for a toilet? 😉
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What a beautiful observation, Colleen. I felt like I was sitting there with you.
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That is a high compliment 🙂
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What a wonderful middle ground moment Colleen. May every lunch break bring such contentment 💛
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I can strive for that . ❤
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“That hawk, doesn’t have the pleasure of watching himself soar.”–What a great perspective. Way to see the positive and not be jealous.
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Thank you PIF. Being jealous sure hasn’t gotten me anywhere in life…though I’ve tried it. (HAHAHAHAHA, I crack me up!)
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Heehee. 🙂 🙂
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😉
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