trees

right tree

left tree

this morning i feel quite introspective. there is so much to do... i'd rather think about things instead. as i was cleaning up the breakfast mess my arms and face were being warmed by the november sunshine tumbling into my kitchen. the view outside enchanted me even more. the sky was pristine blue (thanks to the wind) and my left elm tree's few remaining leaves were swirling around in the breeze. i call it my left elm tree because i have two. my right elm tree has not yet decided to give into the cool evenings and brisk mornings. the leaves on him are still quite green. i'd like to think of myself as the right elm tree. a little slow to embrace changes, get things done, and ultimately to lose the things i am fond of, have grown accustomed to and hate to leave behind. because as you and i both know, the tree will eventually lose it's leaves (they are starting to yellow) and i, too, will have to get things done. but for now, i'm holding onto things... i have a whole closet to prove this point. but, i am also holding onto this morning of slowness, listening to andrew read, hearing georgia get excited over what he is saying, smelling sleepiness in their hair and touching their soft, warm faces and arms. because, i know that this too will be gone in time. just like the leaves on my tree, this morning will fall away into my memory. so, as my right elm tree is doing, i'm going to hold on just a little longer today. enjoying my life one moment at a time.