A Summer Moment

The last few days have been hot but enjoyable, it makes me feel like we are actually having a summer here in Vail.

I have enjoyed most of the day outdoors, except for a cool siesta in my underground haven- safe from the suns rays and a place of rest.

I am sitting just inside the dining room door. I came inside when a mountain cloud rolled through to release some droplets on me. The rain was light and just enough to cool the air a bit, creating that fresh rain scent. Moisture was injected into the air creating the perfect summer breeze.

I breathed in that moment and reached for my pen. That sequence of simple events, captured precisely, what an awesome summer feels like. It happened so quickly but I can still feel it.

The summer is still enveloping me as the sun comes back out, slightly softened, since it's about to dip behind the mountains.

This time of the day creates a golden glow on my dining room table. It bounces off a vase of purple and white flowers sitting on a colorful pink, blue and green table cloth. 2 candles are burning, a hint of jasmine waves past me when the breeze blows through the window.

I am grasping at time, but it keeps changing and I fear I will lose it soon and have to close the door.

The sun fades in and out, changing the hues and changing the mood. I wish it would stay for awhile so I can capture the words on paper to relive the scene forever.

The sun is glistening on the Aspens. My flowers are refreshed by the rain and their colors have brightened. Flowers are so beautiful, they perk me up and make everything happy. The trees with their living energy, makes me smile and breath. The longer I sit here, my breath dives more deeply, releasing whatever I have been holding.

I am sad now as the sun drops away- please come back.