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It is January right now. I am reminiscing of beautiful spring days spent outdoors. |
In May, when the sky brightens and the birds awaken from a winter of hard-earned meals, that is very possibly my favorite time of year. The sun is close and warming on a cool May day. On a hot May day the wind is pleasant--not nearly as pleasant as it is on a hot summer day, but still, quite refreshing. The creeks reflect sunlight as if they wish to soak up every ray of it to warm the creatures within their cold waters. The evenings are glorious with my close family going outside for a walk. The sun goes down and promises to return the next day with all the joy it brought for the one that just ended. In the morning time must not be wasted, for there is usually a chore to do. Perhaps mowing the grass, or picking and shelling peas. Maybe dad will have a project to do. Whatever the job, there's always a known need of something, just something, that needs to be done. During the afternoon or early evening, I might convince dad to take me fishing at a lake, or, better yet, a creek. He generally does the real work of catching the meal while I net up some little minnows and darters for my native species aquarium back at home. I once listened to a song called "In May". That is where I got the title for this short story. (Really, it's not a short story, just little reminisce.) "In May" came off of some CD that dad got. I wish I knew where that CD went... |