short stories
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By the Muddy Mire
With the pink and white roses and the honeysuckle bines scrambling through the trees, a delicious ambrosia of fragrance lingered heavily on the air. On the sand bank in the centre of the estuary the curlews gave their liquid burbling call of pure happiness, and where a heron tall and grey was wading through the shallows. However, he soon became aware of our presence and with the slow and stately beat of his wings, and his longshanks trailing behind, as he takes to the air, a slow and tranquil mood was evoked.
MINDFULNESS – The Artist’s Way
In the cloudless blue coloured sky, I watched a crow and a buzzard rise way up high, they then fought a spiralling duel, with the buzzard making all the noise as they continued to carve the sky. Finally, they disappeared into the silhouetted woods, for the wise old crow knew the buzzard’s menacing intentions and had taken the buzzard away from his nesting site.
FEBRUARY – A Coastal Ramble
With the forecast of a fine day ahead we decided to take a trip to the seaside. In times gone by we would frequent this coastal haven with Blue our faithful spaniel who loved this place and adored his walks along the seafront and chasing gulls along the beach. With Maverick my new companion at my side we followed in Blue’s footsteps. We decided to stop off at the Botanical Gardens to stretch our legs where we were delighted with floral displays.
Once upon a Dream
In the windless noon, the flaunt of the sunshine on this sultry day and the cirrus clouds above help to absorb the moment’s meaning. As I observe the sights and soundscapes, I gaze across the daisied meadow watching the motionless eye-winking cattle basking in the sun.