A Morning Blurb...

Glancing from my bedroom window

At the rain outside,  

I noticed flickerings of movement on the ground. 

At first I thought, 

Damn another migraine, 

I blinked my eyes and peered out again. 

It wasn’t a migraine.

It looked like a flurry of leaves 

Made to dance from the wind. 

I watched a while longer 

And realized it wasn’t leaves at all. 

Raindrops were randomly striking 

A puddle of water in the mud.

I was witnessing a light show of 

Sparkly, glittery, explosions 

Amongst the fallen yellow leaves. 

Another priceless play of nature. 

Beautiful, and eloquently displayed.

And I was there.

Laurie B. Ballard 

Glen Ellen 2011