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wind child

aspen leaves look like golden coins tinkling from weathered white branches


wind child, unseen, nevertheless felt; no origin or home. wind child comes and goes, disturbing all she blows through and past, over and under, tossed and turned. wind child blusters and plays a mirthful game of hide and seek



I stepped out the front door to a blast of wind. It wasn’t hot and it wasn’t cold, just wind gusting on an autumn afternoon. Why do we use the word fall more than autumn?


Dry leaves clattered down the sidewalk, as a cloud of dirt and debris from a nearby construction site forced me to close my eyes, and I hoped Bella was doing the same.


Taking a left on the next block, pine needles lay like pick-up sticks on the sidewalk and late season purple asters grew. My senses were on high alert. The wind does that; it disturbs everything.

I felt it blowing hair out of my face; saw it kicking up and knocking down leaves of almost iridescent yellow and ruby crimson.

It was magical to simply be a participant in a grand display that I, quite frankly, do not control or own or manage. My part is to take it in.

Missy


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  1. sewsavyOctober 8, 2016 at 5:34 AM

    Beautifully said, Missy. I think we use fall because temperatures, leaves, branches and for some, our moods are falling like a rock as we have less sunlight. The wind messes with my ions and always leaves me feeling unsettled. I agree that it's our job purely to find joy in it. I love the autumn of the year. Getting ready to hibernate. Have a lovely weekend.

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    1. Missy AOctober 11, 2016 at 10:31 AM

      Thanks, Marlene. I hope this reply finds you settled ... at least settling in to the seasonal change. Have a great week, my friend!

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