Friday, September 21, 2018

Perspective

A church spire reached the clouds just past the river, almost beyond her view but close enough to glimpse its majesty. It was topped in gold, of course, and reflected the glimmer of the sunset. In this village the sky touched the Earth. 

She'd come to the riverside with weariness in her heart. The day was bleak, rainy, and kept from her embrace by a million things to do. But perspective changes everything, even an unwilling heart.

The ducks paddled by two by two. The rain pulled back up into the clouds, leaving mist in its place. Music poured from a nearby window. Cello, she thought. Its melody swept away the hurried day with rest and thankfulness. That's how the world changed. She went home and made tea. Everything looked different. It was good.


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18 comments:

  1. Bill September 21, 2018 at 8:06 PM

    A nice mood...

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  2. Terri DSeptember 21, 2018 at 8:21 PM

    Beautiful. When will you write a book, Sandi? Good stuff!

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  3. Chris LallySeptember 21, 2018 at 8:44 PM

    Your beautiful writing took me to that river, Sandi!
    Lovely post.

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  4. quietspiritSeptember 21, 2018 at 9:28 PM

    Wonderful story.

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  5. Ginny HartzlerSeptember 21, 2018 at 9:56 PM

    Ah, the charms of music. This tea cup and saucer are beautiful!!!

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  6. CatalinSeptember 22, 2018 at 2:36 AM

    Hate and tea. Tea has defeated :)

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  7. DIMISeptember 22, 2018 at 4:11 AM

    Hello dear Sandi!
    Such a beautiful and touching story!
    A cup of tea is a perfect idea to relax !
    Wishing you a lovely day and a happy weekend!
    Dimi...

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  8. hobbyloesSeptember 22, 2018 at 10:34 AM

    Nice story Sandi, and than a nice cup of tea, so perfect on the end..

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  9. LindaSeptember 22, 2018 at 10:49 AM

    I just came back from a drive in the country to get the first apples of the season. This post made me think of actual places I saw today. And, you made me want to have another cup of tea! So lovely.

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  10. William KendallSeptember 22, 2018 at 12:22 PM

    Well written!

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  11. Visits With MarySeptember 22, 2018 at 12:45 PM

    Enjoyed !!

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  12. DeeSeptember 22, 2018 at 1:08 PM

    Dear Sandi, my mom used to say, "Dolores, you find what you look for. If you look for good, you will find it. And if you look for bad, you wills surely find it also." Peace.

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  13. BrendaSeptember 22, 2018 at 1:39 PM

    Hi Sandi,
    yes, sometimes we need to get away from the problem, and relax in a beautiful, peaceful place in order to solve the problem.

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  14. Henny PennySeptember 22, 2018 at 2:01 PM

    I enjoyed reading this.

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  15. HappyKSeptember 22, 2018 at 7:32 PM

    Yes, it is all in your attitude.

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  16. ♥ Łucja-Maria ♥September 23, 2018 at 7:48 AM

    This is another beautiful story.

    Dearsandi, I wish you the Blessed week.
    Lucja

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  17. Red Rose AlleySeptember 24, 2018 at 2:16 PM

    A hot cup of tea makes us feel so much better, doesn't it? And that tea cup and saucer is so Fall looking. I love the way you write, my friend.

    ~Sheri

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  18. bailiSeptember 26, 2018 at 2:14 AM

    Beautiful analogy dear Sandi!

    yes it's how we look at things

    sometime a slight move of flower ,touch of breeze or even after being exhausted a hot cup of tea change our way to see things we have around

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