Piercing Cry

There was a very active Blue Jay complaining very loudly.

He kept choosing a new spot to belt out a shrill scream.

He must have felt the quickly approaching storm.

It has started to snow and he has given up.

I feel like throwing my own temper tantrum.

This winter has been very pushy and obtrusive.

One more assault seems appropriate.

At 6:45 P.M. EDT spring is officially here.

I plan on dancing a little jig and shouting for joy!

Incognito

Early to bed did lead to an early rise.

Nocturnal wandering was not my goal.

Thankfully, late to bed led to a late rise.

Strange nights can lead to stranger days.

Today requires extra prayer this morning,

honed listening skills throughout the day,

and strategically placed arrow prayers as needs arise.

Casual observers will see a carefree, joyful woman.

But I am, also, an incognito warrior on a mission.

My first stop will be the French Pastry Shop.

Danish and espresso will add to the disguise.

Dinner Time

Very close to dinner time, turkeys strutted down a deer trail.

They did not act like they were aware of the nearby fox den.

The fox would probably get more than he bargained for

but I would have liked seeing some ruffled feathers.

As it turned out, turkey was not on the menu.

From the safety of my treehouse,

I enjoyed watching them forage for food.

It is amazing how such mean birds can appear so harmless.

Once you’ve been bitten by one,

eating them is even more enjoyable!

(The turkeys are back this morning.  This could be fun.)

Cautious Curiosity

Most of the white blanket has been pulled back.

Now there are only patches of snow.

The pond looks like a bowl of slush.

Soon winter will only be a cold memory.

I’m ready for spring, warmth, and new growth.

It will be fun watching the forest wake up.

Yesterday, a black cat leapt to a lower branch

and surprised three deer that had been nibbling

on newly exposed vegetation.

Their startle reflexes were fun to witness.

But, their cautious curiosity was amazing to study.

They finally decided that their meal was more interesting.

Heeding Advice

I’m asking the LORD for wisdom and discernment.

I want His desires for my life to be fulfilled.

My old friends, Apathy and Procrastination,

need to be silenced and replaced.

Today, I’m starting a new type of journal.

This one will record prayers, hopes, and dreams.

As Holy Spirit whispers truth to me,

I will pay attention and respond.

I will intentionally sharpen my listening skills.

Flight School Questions

Does a caterpillar ever gaze upon a butterfly

and aspire to being just like them?

Do they assume they were created to crawl forever?

What goes through a butterfly’s brain when they awaken

after going to sleep as a worn out caterpillar

from struggling to make a nice cocoon to relax in?

Do they grumble during the escape process?

By the time it takes their wings to dry, 

do they know they are destined to fly?

When does their mindset change?