I love word weavers. I tend to gravitate to blogs where the writers love words and paint beautiful pictures with them. Galit Breen of These Little Waves is a writer that totally fits that description. The post she is sharing with us today will draw you in and make you want to relax, grab a cool or warm drink, and take in the wonders fall has brought to where you live.
After reading this wonderful piece, please explore her blog for more word tapestries.
Crisp wind wisps my hair and cools my cheeks.
I slide out of my flip-flops and rest my feet on the porch railing. Feeling the sturdiness of our old home -worn wood, peeling paint, rough edges- against my skin, I don’t pull away.
I cross my feet in front of me and lean far back in my seat. The plastic gives way, wraps me up. I breathe in the night and lean even further in.
Bonfire remnants -delicious and smoky and crackling and lasting- trail towards me.
The first splashes of color- golden yellows and royal reds- catch my eye.
And I can’t help but think that the very best of Fall is right here within fingertip reach.
Glancing at Jason in the seat beside me, I take him in too. His long legs reach so very far on the railing. His jeaned legs rest loosely against my bare ones. Our toes melt in the space between.
We pass one (pumpkin) beer back and forth as we sit side by side, somehow small within this quiet.
We listen for our three children, long ago read to and hugged and kissed and tucked into bed “just one more time.” But still, we listen for them, just in case.
Sparingly, he lilts about the stars, the leaves already starting to fall.
I am about to mention fundraisers and schedules and all that swirls in my mind, but I don’t.
My writing, his work, the dishes, the laundry, another Monday- all hang inside, whispering softly in the background, pulling us back.
Ignoring this noise, we continue to sit.
And in this rare quiet, we spot fireflies glowing in their fleeting wonder. The magic is not lost on either one of us.
So pushing our to-do lists even further away, we sit, pass our drink, cross our toes, and breathe our hearts, not daring to disturb this kind of moment.
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Thank you so very much for having me here today, Deirdre!
Oh how I love the thought of the “have to’s” waiting for you inside. Good for you for ignoring the sirens’ song.
But I’m still jealous you have a porch 🙂 XO – Ash
Aw, such a beautiful moment, Galit. I need one of those moments, right now. 🙂
Thank you so much my sweet friends! And yes, i say we al sneak onto the porch right now, yes? XO
Now that’s romantic. I always love Galit’s words.
Thanks, girl! (So much.)
So beautiful and poetic, Galit. Makes me miss fall
Thanks, you! Makes me miss quiet! 🙂
seriously beautiful writing!
Thank you so much!
So beautiful Galit as always! I long for fall evenings like those with just me and my husband reflecting on the beauty that is our life.
A beautiful moment in time. I’m glad you got to enjoy it instead of worrying about your to-do lists.
Barbara and Jess- Thank you friends! It was lovely, indeed! XO
Beautiful. I absolutely love Galit!
I love how reading anything of Galit’s makes time stand still.
Megan and Alexandra- Thank you my sweet-as-pie friends! So very much! XO
Poetic words and gentle thoughts. Loved reading this… 🙂
Thank you Rashmie!
Love it! We had that moment a few nights ago also.
That was a beautiful post. Thank you both for sharing it.
Stephanie and Amy, thank you both so very much! 🙂