This is beautiful, Joyce, and I could so easily envision all the things you spoke of. A few days ago a doe and her new fawn were in our back yard. I was trying to sneak out and take a photo of the two of them. The mother turned immediately when I slid the door open and looked at me intently. I thought it was so interesting that even with all of the sounds of the birds chirping and the wind in the willows and ducks on the pond, she could still hear that quiet foreign noise of the door. I stood there watching her and listening to the different sounds of the various birds and thought about how incredibly blessed we are, and sadly, how often we don't take the time to appreciate the beauty in the world around us.

Cryssa

"Imagine if you will", wasn't that the opening line to The Twilight Zone? LOL

I love the piece, your grace seeps off the page and into the reader...thank you!

What gorgeuos imagery in this!

Sponge for beauty once again .~.(Blessed) evol _ Ted

Joyce,
Your respect and admiration for the life around you comes through beautifully in this scene. This is a soothing read! Hugs~
Sheila

'Bit of heaven' hits it in the right place! Sounds great. I hadn't thought of locusts high in trees. Afraid there's a lot I don't know about them. Cheers

wonderfully inspired imagery & motif ... great visualization ...

Joyce I love your style, you make me feel as if I am there, thank you
God Bless
Michelle~

The joy of the earth awakening and the simple pleasures in life that thrill, like the kittens studying the blade of grass. Wonderful write. Liz

You have woven a beautiful picture of spring , and life in Kentucky. It reminds me a lot of when I lived In Vt. Thanks for sharing a piece of your life with us......M

...you paint the most beautiful images...your heaven here on earth...sounds,scents,and the winds of time...feeling your presence in every word.
excellent Joyce...
John

Joyce, this brought back many years ago to my memory...you painted such a beautiful scene with sounds and such for this reader. I thank you for this wonderful stroll back to my youth and I'm so glad to have been able to read this great writing. It truly inspired & stirred my soul.

so powerful that you managed to capture the whole day in a wonderful verbal slice and to serve it up for us here as nectar, Joyce. You have been blessed indeed and now have committed this precious moment to page so that it might never fade. I'm sure it never will in your own heart and mind anyways. An attitude of gratitude is a joy to share in and behold. Bless you, TY Kate xx

This was so beautiful. You can actually see the farm and all of its wonderful surroundings. Loved it.

A beautiful and outstanding write
Love &Peace Be with you

William

Wow your poem brought back so many memories
Of my childhood running between the rows of corn
Instead of working like grandmother wanted me
Enjoying the sounds of nature
excellent visuals
Stunning Write!!
Peace Love and Light...and hugess too...Morning star

You have a rare gift of filling the reader with a kind of peace that effectively unknots a harried mind. Beautifully executed construct Kentucky Gurl.
Blessings ...

The sights and sounds and aromas of a fertile morning...such beauty you graciously share with us...and much appreciated by this reader. You've made my day with your beautiful poetic words, Joyce.
Blessings, Love, and Many Thanks ~~ Micke

Living in a spot like this renews the soul, and keeps you in touch with your Creator. I enjoyed the visit in Bowling Country!

Love,
Connie

Joyce, this is really beautiful. It carries me back to the days when I grew up on the farm. Clean air, sunshine, the early morning dew, the profusion o new life bursting through the earth---you've captured it all in your wonderful poem and brought me another memory I had nearly forgotten. Keep writing, Joyce, I do so enjoy your excellent poetry.

A little bit of Heaven on earth,,,Joyce your poem made my heart sing,,, this is just Beautiful!!!!! Our Gifts are near,, we just need to open them into our hearts. :)
Love, Christne

Beautiful, Joyce

mother earth seemed to be giving birth
and a new day was being born.

Wonderful, and it's amazing that many of the best treasures can be found right in our own backyards; all we need do is look, and listen, and smell.

Imagine if you will and I did as you took me there with you and shared such a beautiful sight. Thank you Joyce, I didn't want to return.

Newfie Hugs, Rose

Imagine if you will...that you are at the mountain's edge, feeling like an eagle, the inviting breeze the open slies. imagine...if you could just fly!

Georg

Beautiful write, Joyce; brava!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :( >tears! <

How breathlessly beautiful, such vivid expression and color to shade thoughts of sublime happiness....

Be always safe,
Karen

Loved your imagine for you painted a picture with you words and drew me into it. Thank you, Love, Bonnie

Don't have to imagine, Joyce, you brought it to vivid detail on my eyes - a place of serenity - so beautiful - thank you -

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.