Saturday, October 16, 2010

A Secret Spot

"So you see, imagination needs moodling - long, inefficient, happy idling, dawdling and puttering."
~Brenda Ueland

I'd like to climb this tree, but first I'd pack a knapsack. Then I'd begin my careful climb. I 'd perch myself on a sturdy branch, lean against the nubby trunk, and unpack my stash of treasures.

I'd unfold my quilt, drape it over a branch, and take out my book. I'd have a grand view of the neighborhood and a secret hiding place, all to myself.

From high up in the air, my feet would dangle. Or, I'd stretch them out in front of me. I'd find that perfectly comfortable position and silently watch the squirrels scurry from tree to tree. I'd wonder about their winter preparations.

Ultimately, my imagination would get the best of me. I'd find myself drawn into the delicate world of birds and squirrels and acorns and chipmunks. I'd watch them and wonder and make up little stories in my head.

Oh, to have a house in the trees.

2 comments:

Maria said...

Did you have a tree house as a little girl? I always thought that would be cool.

A friends of mine from NY went to Belize for their 25th wedding anniversary. The resort they stayed at actually had tree house rooms! The pictures were so cool.

have a good week!

Maria said...

Did you have a tree house as a little girl? I always thought that would be cool.

A friends of mine from NY went to Belize for their 25th wedding anniversary. The resort they stayed at actually had tree house rooms! The pictures were so cool.

have a good week!

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