A Deep Summer Breath
We left Arkansas for Tennessee and Alabama – my home places, and on the way out of the driveway I noticed the purple tops of clover and how the vines suckle up a honeyed canopy in the cypress. I took a long deep breath and said goodbye to our green tomatoes and all nine frogs my oldest son had just released. We had worked hard to get loaded up, and then finally we could take off on our long drive.
How long had it been that I stopped all the work work work and propped my feet up on a sunny dashboard?
… continue reading over at (in)courage!
And also PS: I ‘m happy and alive, just in case you two were wondering. 🙂
- June 18, 2012
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Jessica Y
June 18, 2012I knew you were both ;) Stepping away seems to help with that. Miss ya !
Linda
June 18, 2012I was wondering - so I came to check up on you. I'm glad all is well Amber.
Lynda
June 18, 2012I wondered. And, of course, I worried. (I am my momma's daughter, after all)
Glad you are okay.
Helena Green
June 19, 2012I love this plant and I really like the flower.
Caroline
June 20, 2012Glad you're back. :)
Eva Haley
June 21, 2012This flower really fascinate me. I love to see flowers and I appreciate beautiful flowers.