Reflections on a backyard scene

Apr 11th, 2007 by Accidental Thinker

Ah, this is the good life. Here I sit on the back patio at dusk, enjoying the balmy evening air of a Florida spring, watching a pair of birds court each other at the feeder hanging just outside. The birds go unnoticed by the cat, who wanders aimlessly on the cool concrete as if searching for a spot still warmed by the waning sun. I, however, watch and listen, captivated as the birds twitter and trill their intentions while flitting from feeder to fence posts to tree limbs and back. In the background, running water cascades peacefully through a tiered fountain topped by the statue of a girl, from whose chiseled seashell the water eternally flows.

The sun continues its descent and the landscape lighting flickers on, spotlighting the neatly shaped shrubbery and surrounding vegetationâ€”a grouping of small but impeccably manicured palm trees, the leaves and blossoms of a fruit-bearing lemon tree, and the tropical bird of paradise plants that will be strikingly beautiful when in full bloom. The illuminated reflection in the flawless, unbroken surface of the still pool as the evening grows darker is stunning. Nearby, a vine overtakes a wrought iron trellis and trails casually across an exterior window. The dimmed tiki lights and street lantern add a gentle glow to the scene. Now the crickets begin their chirping song. Soon, the hot tub will erupt in steamy jet action, inviting this blogger to sink into its swirling, soothing waters.

Wait, we live here? This can’t be! Somebody pinch me. I must be dreaming.

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6 Responses to “Reflections on a backyard scene”

on 12 Apr 2007 at 9:22 am1Mindy

I love that feeling. I miss Florida. It’s the best place on Earth.

I count the days until I go visit my mom in Merritt Island this May.
on 12 Apr 2007 at 6:16 pm2Jeff

I stopped in by way of Bornfool’s blog. You did a great job of description in Reflections on a backyard scene. I’ll be sure and visit again.
on 12 Apr 2007 at 7:43 pm3Paul N.

Are you the Queen of the World, or what!
on 13 Apr 2007 at 11:03 pm4LAZY Blogger

Sometimes… it is just TOO GOOD to be true isn’t it? That’s the way it SHOULD BE! ~ jb///
on 15 Apr 2007 at 8:32 pm5Mike

Amen. Life IS good. We always stand in a drenching downpour of blessing; all we need is ears to hear and eyes to see. ;0)
on 16 Apr 2007 at 11:19 am6cassie-b

Wonderful. This is one of the reasons I love a blog walk. It makes me feel good.

Cas