This Afternoon...

I cleaned out some dead flowers..

looked at the lovely wine grapes,

and as I wandered around,

I listened to the very far

and faint susurration

of the crickets.

It was a beautiful day.

Made more beautiful

because of thoughtful notes

from loving and caring people

whom I love. Thank you all.

As I listened to the distant strains

of the crickets, such dainty beings,

I imagine that tonight

they are donning their tuxedos,

ties, white blouses

and black skirts.

I believe that if I pay attention very carefully,

I will hear the magnificent

orchestration of Vivaldi's

Autumn.

I hope that you can hear it too,

no matter where you are.

Tuning up the strings,

tightening the bow, 

all as one rejoicing in 

this beautiful season.

I hear the "tap, tap" of the conductor.

Ready, begin, and the music

flows like water

over the linen grasses,

it blows through the waning

light of the moon.

The brilliant stars light the way

for all of us to take a seat,

to listen and give applauds 

for this gentle and gorgeous

time.

With love and best, e.