And breathe

What’s a simple pleasure in life that brings you joy?

Yay, the perfect prompt to post one of my fave poems….again

Lesuire

WHAT is this life if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare?—

No time to stand beneath the boughs,
And stare as long as sheep and cows:

No time to see, when woods we pass,
Where squirrels hide their nuts in grass:

No time to see, in broad daylight,
Streams full of stars, like skies at night:

No time to turn at Beauty’s glance,
And watch her feet, how they can dance:

No time to wait till her mouth can
Enrich that smile her eyes began?

A poor life this if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare.

By W.H.Davies ( 1871~1940)

Even the word makes me shudder

Have you ever been camping?

As much as I love nature and being outdoors, camping doesn’t sit right with me. Four Season Hotels–worldwide? Now you’re talking.

Many moons ago, I was patrol leader of the Robins at Girl Guides, in Birmingham,  UK. I even got my red camping lanyard, but it didn’t feel great. Just one of those things you did as a kid without question.

Now? Not a chance… Unless..   I think it through. Decide when and where and focus on it being a natural world/wildlife spotting/bonding experience.

It’s not something I could even consider whilst I share a life with Patch… it wouldn’t work on so many levels. Love him