Sunset
Instead of going for a walk today, I decided to light a little bonfire in the front yard. I lit the fire about an hour before sunset and sat and watched the flames while I watched the sun sink in the horizon. I took some pictures but, the battery in my camera was almost dead so they are a little blurry. If you would like to see them, here is the link:
http://f2.pg.briefcase.yahoo.com/bc/priestess_cha0s/lst?.dir=/Sunset
The colors of the flames are beautiful red, orange, and blue. They consume the wood and brush I had collected from around the yard quickly. The scent of the wood burning is calming. The smoke rising into the air dances in the wind and up into the heavens. It is a beautiful sight. Nightshade is sleeping nearby in the cool grass. The moon is in the sky behind me; bidding her companion farewell.
The water is calm today, smooth as glass across the surface. Every few minutes a fish breaks the surface to catch a bug and the water ripples. It is so quiet this evening you can actually hear the "ploop" when they catch the bug.
The sun grows a little dimmer and the crickets and frogs begin their symphony. One cricket hopped out of the grass and came to say hello to me. The gurgling of the stream nearby adds a wonderful sound to their song. I can hear the owl starting to hoot. It is funny how he starts to wake as the sun starts to sleep. I can also hear a duck nearby but, I do not see her anywhere.
There are a few dragonflies fluttering about the marsh. The gulls fly overhead, not sure where they are going. Seems like everyone is here to tell the sun good-bye. Finally the sun touches the Earth. The sky changes color from blue, to yellow, to orange. Less than thirty seconds later, it is gone. It is amazing how quickly the sun dissappears after he touches the horizon. After today the time he spends in the sky each day will grow shorter and shorter. I am grateful for the opportunity to watch him begin his journey to the Summerlands.
I sat there for about another hour, watching the sky grow darker and the fire brighter. Listening to the sounds, feeling the cool air, and smelling the rich scent of the wood. I am finally brought back to reality when I realize that my butt has gone numb from sitting there so long. I pick up the hose and douse the fire. I look over to the moon and thank her. Turning to tell Nightshade good-night, all I can see of him are two glowing green eyes; he winked, as usual. The season of preparation has begun.
Saille Moon
http://f2.pg.briefcase.yahoo.com/bc/priestess_cha0s/lst?.dir=/Sunset
The colors of the flames are beautiful red, orange, and blue. They consume the wood and brush I had collected from around the yard quickly. The scent of the wood burning is calming. The smoke rising into the air dances in the wind and up into the heavens. It is a beautiful sight. Nightshade is sleeping nearby in the cool grass. The moon is in the sky behind me; bidding her companion farewell.
The water is calm today, smooth as glass across the surface. Every few minutes a fish breaks the surface to catch a bug and the water ripples. It is so quiet this evening you can actually hear the "ploop" when they catch the bug.
The sun grows a little dimmer and the crickets and frogs begin their symphony. One cricket hopped out of the grass and came to say hello to me. The gurgling of the stream nearby adds a wonderful sound to their song. I can hear the owl starting to hoot. It is funny how he starts to wake as the sun starts to sleep. I can also hear a duck nearby but, I do not see her anywhere.
There are a few dragonflies fluttering about the marsh. The gulls fly overhead, not sure where they are going. Seems like everyone is here to tell the sun good-bye. Finally the sun touches the Earth. The sky changes color from blue, to yellow, to orange. Less than thirty seconds later, it is gone. It is amazing how quickly the sun dissappears after he touches the horizon. After today the time he spends in the sky each day will grow shorter and shorter. I am grateful for the opportunity to watch him begin his journey to the Summerlands.
I sat there for about another hour, watching the sky grow darker and the fire brighter. Listening to the sounds, feeling the cool air, and smelling the rich scent of the wood. I am finally brought back to reality when I realize that my butt has gone numb from sitting there so long. I pick up the hose and douse the fire. I look over to the moon and thank her. Turning to tell Nightshade good-night, all I can see of him are two glowing green eyes; he winked, as usual. The season of preparation has begun.
Saille Moon