fall, in love

today I needed a relaxed trip to the lake and time in my gazebo

DQ makes for a quick and easy picnic lunch

as I sat waiting to pull out of the parking lot this was my view:

Carole Malone was busy,

and the longer I sat waiting, the more I realized 

that what I saw depended on where my focus was...

that thought kept my mind busy as I drove

I almost didn't stay at the lake:

someone was sitting in the gazebo when I arrived

and it was sprinkling 

but, my fries and burger were getting cold

my sundae was melting

so I sat in my car to eat before heading home

the rain stopped 

I moved to a bench to enjoy my sundae

the gentleman in the gazebo left

I shifted to take his place

one of my favorite sounds is rain on a metal roof,

thank you God for that feast for my ears

as my eyes ate up the beauty across the lake

and my soul settled into rest

as I sat in the stillness of nature, not at home

a couple pulled in as I was leaving 

I watched as they headed toward my gazebo

I wanted to roll down my window and shout toward them:

Don't take this gift for granted!

Soak up the wonder of being together!

Each day with someone you love is precious...

and I am guilty of having taken far too many days for granted.

I appreciate life much more now than I used to.

I've learned that even on days filled with dark clouds and rain, 

beauty can be found.