Paradise Found

Paradise Found

In cornflower skies
amber sun plays hide and seek
with cumulus clouds

the wildlife beckons
from the depths of green forest
hooting of the owl

squirrels scurry up trees
shenanigans in the woods
with frisky chipmunks

bumblebees hover
feasting in sunflower fields
standing tall and proud

dog days of summer
July slides into August
as twilight descends

now night comes calling
as catbirds sing lullabies
crickets harmonize

in my blue heaven
stars twinkle on black velvet
my paradise found

Colleen Keller Breuning @ 2023
July 22, 2023

Happy Saturday! Just a quick write inspired by the writing challenge prompts. All I have to do is look out my window and see the beauty of nature for some inspiration! Also, check out David Darling if you are looking for some soothing and lovely cello music. “Cello Blue” is one of my favorites, as it incorporates peaceful birdsong. The video is posted below, give it a play as you read.

I feel so blessed to live out in the country in northwest Virginia, where we experience the delightful change in seasons. There is also a plethora of wildlife such as deer, birds, chipmunks, squirrels, wild turkey, beavers, owls, eagles, geese, heron and even racoons (yes, we had one here last week)!  I used to put out old fruit such as apples and berries for the deer that come through nightly and graze. However, when Dan spotted Rocky Racoon grifting an entire block of suet from the feeder in broad daylight, I had to discontinue that ritual. Hopefully Rocky has moved on, we have not seen him since. Now we have confirmed the identity of the suspect who stole two of our suet feeders in the past few months….

Have a great weekend and enjoy this beautiful summer weather!

Xoxo Colleen

Ecrits Blogophilia Week 3.15 – Shenanigans!
Hard Bonus: Reference a Rick Moranis movie (The Wild Life & My Blue Heaven)
Easy Bonus: Include a childhood game (Hide and Seek)