Its been a while…

P. Ferguson image, August 2022
The wait seems longer than usual. Each previous day seemingly grey in this life of waiting. Today the motivation has arrived as the sun opens its aura on Victoria sending its rays – its warmth towards us. And so they come too, en masse – persons flocking to the beaches bringing food and drink, ice cream is near. The water laps near them as personal inflatables dance at the shore. Paddleboards no longer ground-borne find their place on the water. Driftwood shelters appear. All are happy.

P. Ferguson image, September 2023.
So too the, the next generation, dancing in the flight of frisbees and footballs. Spike ball brings laughter and good attempts for the point as mixed doubles may find deeper friendship. It’s the sun. And for parents…their joy of seeing the most important thing of the day to a child. Mom, Dad look what I did, look what I found. Camera phone out, selfies abound….memories to show later…perhaps years to come…remember when?
Dear sun, so happy you are here, near to my person, the ache is gone and I am again cradled in your arms. Its been a while and how for years…I have wanted this song for the heart of this warm, warm day. With the sun will come more flowers!