Tonight I sat under a sky of dark delphinium blue pinpricked with bright glowing stars and traveling lavender clouds. These days I spend a lot of time sitting out on the front steps with the pup--both day and night. I have never spent much time there, but because little Louis came home from the shelter with a virus, we've had to keep the dogs separated--at least until he's better. And I'm learning new things under these conditions. Little things. It's much darker in the front yard and looks towards only woods--there, in the woods, where night truly comes alive: the frogs, the wind, the strange shadows. My small world turns to velvet and dew drops. An owl announces his place on a broken tree limb. Leaves rustle. The puppy sighs. To the north, a not-so-far-away siren splits the air.
And I realize now how much I have missed the night. Later, once the puppy falls asleep in the crook of the couch, I go out again--this time with my wolfie. We walk down dark streets and it is a long time before we turn back for home.
6 comments:
This sounds so calming and magical. There is something about the night time that is lovely and attractive. It's really my favorite time of the day (!)
mmm. i love the sound of puppy sighs. and 'delphinium blue'...i like that.
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Thank you so much for facilitating Finding Water. It has been a good experience belonging to this group...and learning from you all.
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So beautiful. Your writing really captures the magic of your experience. I often see this wildness in you, as you head out into the night, the woods, the future. What a powerful woman you are.
It must be so wonderful to have the woods for your "yard".
I love being outside at night this time of year too. It's a bit too chilly to be eaten by "west nile" mosquitoes, so it's perfect.
Good luck with Louis..hope all is going well and enjoy your nights!
Beautiful post. You have such a great way of creating images through words!
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