Summer, the season when the earth smells good. Beaming rays from the sun makes my skin tan and warm. Sunkissed for the backyard BBQ birthday celebration. Gathering with family and friends, laughing, exchanging stories, and dancing into the night. Deep breaths as I pause and take a moment to look up in the sky and see a beautiful cluster of stars shining down reminding us to make a wish. I close my eyes, silently whispering to the stars my wish to always be able to see the beauty of nature. Witnessing flowers blooming and the smell of fresh water coming off the lake while I’m enjoying beach days. Reading, writing, reflecting on how life is beautiful and adventurous. Excitement rolling from the pit of my spirit as I enjoy swimming at the water park. Reminiscing about the joy of summer time while blowing out candles on the cake for celebration.
(From the imagination of elementary school cool kids, written by Talinna)
ArtRoot Writer-In-Residence 
I had a somewhat similar experience this afternoon as I swept winter from my front porch.
Grains of Rock salt scattered around the small white plastic trash can, used to melt the ice and snow on the stairs and walk.
Bits of dried leaves in the corners. Cobwebs now as still as the flag hanging listless on the side of the porch.
As I swept the stairs I noticed bits of green searching for the warming rays of sun.
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Moments like that gives you hope, joy and renewal within your own being . A moment to truly slow down and enjoy the beauty of life and all her cycles .
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