the boys earlier today
From where I sit, ensconced deep in the blue chair, the baby nestled warm and heavy against me, grabbing my arm with his little hands in case I get away, I can see through a dark hallway into the lit kitchen where Tim is making dinner. He passes into the light and then away out of sight, browning potatoes and slicing avocado and cooking pork chops. It is like he exists in a bright land at the other end of the house. The room I sit in is without lights, the ceiling beams dark and enclosing, and the thunderstorm rages against the window screens. One red geranium on the porch glows with an intensity almost shocking in its redness, like blood against the dark and green of the forest. The lightning flashes and we nestle in to listen.
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9 comments:
I feel what you describe: loveliness.
xoxo,
A
such a vivid passage. I love the way you describe the storm- it makes me feel better about being in the rain.
What a wonderful description.
Aw. I can feel the love of a father to his child. So sweet and they look so cute together.
A bright land where dinner is being made!
xo
cortnie
that's all we've done this week too! listened and watched the thunderstorms.
i got your postcard--thank you!! cedar's little face cheered me up very, very much. :)
I miss lightning. We had a couple of nights of thunder in July and it was glorious. There is nothing like that loud boom when you are nestled inside the house, especially when the air feels humid, like what it really needs is a big storm to blow everything clear again. No lightning, though.
Allisunny :: It was. :)
Keia :: A little rain (not tons for days) I find so refreshing and enlightening. It lets me off the hook for errands outside of the house and perks up the garden. :)
Denise :: Thank you!
SMS :: It is so inspiring and sweet to see them together. Strength and gentleness.
Cortnie :: It was kind of magical...
Brittany :: You're welcome! Snail mail is the best surprise. :) xo
Elizabeth :: EXACTLY. Except I like the lightning too. :)
Allisunny :: It was. :)
Keia :: A little rain (not tons for days) I find so refreshing and enlightening. It lets me off the hook for errands outside of the house and perks up the garden. :)
Denise :: Thank you!
SMS :: It is so inspiring and sweet to see them together. Strength and gentleness.
Cortnie :: It was kind of magical...
Brittany :: You're welcome! Snail mail is the best surprise. :) xo
Elizabeth :: EXACTLY. Except I like the lightning too. :)
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