Thursday
Aug092012
About This Day
August 9, 2012 
What is it - about this day - that I want to remember?
What is it - on this day - that I am smelling..hearing...tasting..seeing? What is it - that I am feeling?
The relentless humidity and heat. The sun's glaring. The flowers drooping and fading...wishing for some water to quench them. The birds - forever singing.
An unexpected gentle breeze. The flowers raise their sleepy heads and sway. There is a moment of relief. A break in the endlessness of it all.
Yes - that's what I want to remember about this day. That - there was a moment when my mind stopped its endless chatter..and there was color and balance and quiet and peace.
Reader Comments (24)
Peaceful.
That seems like a tall order for our busy minds and busy worlds these days. But, you're right...just focusing for a few minutes on one thing or nothing in particular can be like taking a long cool drink of quenching water...
you're so good at plucking those moments,
the sweet ones that dazzle with mystery:)
thanks for sharing the wonder,
Jennifer
Thanks for reminding me to pause and be in the moment...and soak up all that beauty! So lovely! :)
"What is it - about this day - that I want to remember?" Wow, that line really hit me...Today? Friendship. Another great post.
And all the Black-eyed Susans stand up to salute!
The heart-warming picture you painted with your words matches perfectly the mood of your photograph. What a wonderful, rare talent that is!
Love your writing - very fine combined with your picture :)
These are the moments one needs to maintain sanity! Beautiful post and picture.
I love those moments...they can be elusive at times. Your beautiful words and image allowed me have one of those moments...thank you!
Such a lovely and beautifully processed photo. Slowly the blooms around us are fading, falling, and turning musty....the heat and humidity I presume. But also it is August and changes begin to edge their way in. Always enjoy my visits to your offerings. Sharon
Such a lovely picture with those soft and pretty edges ... and eloquent as always. :)
Just lovely!
A perfect moment - captured so eloquently by your words and image.
every time i see a scene like this along the road i want to stop and photograph it. however, typically there isn't anywhere to pull over. glad you were able to capture this one. it's so summer.
great mood
and beauty!
Great reminder, Marcie. Our days have been like that as well.... not my favorite, but all part of the summer experience...
A delightful image, Marcie!
Très joli traitement!
A very good photo!
A very evocative image to accompany your writing, Marcie
nice vibrant yellows here, nice catch!
"...color and balance and quiet and peace."
How lovely.