I've often joked that I am in a constant state of relaxation. I just don't seem to get worked up as much as I did years ago. But, in those moments where I do need a break, I allow my mind to fall back into memories of sitting in a rocking chair on the front porch. With that in mind, I thought this poem by JRR said it best:
Sitting on the front porch
After the sun goes down
Takes me back to my childhood
With no one else around
After the sun goes down
Takes me back to my childhood
With no one else around
Watching the lightning bugs
Shine their tiny lights
Like fairies at play
Dancing in the night
Shine their tiny lights
Like fairies at play
Dancing in the night
Frogs croaking in the pond
Bullfrogs adding bass to their song
Crickets adding tenor
Could make you feel that nothing could go wrong
Bullfrogs adding bass to their song
Crickets adding tenor
Could make you feel that nothing could go wrong
The lonely soulful cry of the whip-poor-will
Calling for its mate
Finally an answer in the distance
The closer together, no long can they wait
Calling for its mate
Finally an answer in the distance
The closer together, no long can they wait
A gentle summer breeze
Moving without a sound
Bringing the sweet scent of hay
Freshly cut, laying on the ground
Moving without a sound
Bringing the sweet scent of hay
Freshly cut, laying on the ground
Those memories come flooding back
Reminding me of happier, simpler times
When trouble seemed minimal
And all the time in the world was mine
Reminding me of happier, simpler times
When trouble seemed minimal
And all the time in the world was mine
Doesn't that poem and this image by SightSpecific just take you back to your childhood? There are so many times that I only wish I could go back to such simplicity. Instead, I'll simply remember, reflect and relax.
Until next time,
Ashley of Ramblings and Photos
day 99/4.9.10 by SightSpecific
9 comments:
What a perfectly relaxing pairing. I wish we had porches like this in the UK!
Love these! Very inviting. Makes me want to settle in with a glass of something cold and a good book.
I agree with Kirstin--oh, what I would do for a front porch. Not happening in NYC. Beautiful pairing!
Love the focus in both these images! Soft and dreamy sets up a relaxed mood. I'm looking forward to summer evenings on the dock, that's my front porch :)
Beautiful porch(es). I love sitting on my front porch. Don't do it nearly enough.
thanks for using my image--it's in wonderful company
Lovely lovely photos and thoughts!
Just looking at these gorgeous images makes me feel a bit more relaxed.
Yes, those images and words fly me back to childhood. I loved our porch swing and the evening chats with my grandmother!
Outstanding photos and writing!
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