Late yesterday afternoon I was using a garden hose to hand-water a rose bush. It was thirsty, so I stood in one place as the stream showered its liquid life on the plant. To my right, about four feet away is about a ten-foot tall plant covered in beautiful purple flowers.
As I silently stood admiring it, out of the corner of my eye a litle feathery flash flew into the tall bush.
I stood motionless to see if the little bird might show itself again.
To my delight and surprise first one, then two, and soon a total of six little feathered friends showed themselves as they danced from branch to branch as if to a merry tune that only they could hear.
One even jumped onto one of the top branches of the rose bush I was watering. I made sure that the spray never quite reached the bird but put the stream close enough so a little mist could cool the little creature. It was clear he was enjoying himself immensely. He even scratched his cheek by rubbing it on a stem.
I knew the magic would end as soon as I moved to water the next rose bush, so I lingered a bit. Soaking up the moment and making a memory.
Then I moved, and in a flash they were gone.
Russ
Russ Towne's A Grateful Man 
I love this little story. 🙂
LOL! (Little ol’ laughter…)
Thank you, MoJo.
Russ
guess you couldn’t drown the roses, but too bad you had to stop
I had a similar thought. It was tempting, but I love roses too. I love enjoying them on the bush, smelling their unique perfumes, and feasting my eyes on their dazzling brilliant colors. I also love to bring some full flowers and buds inside for my Beloved to enjoy when she gets home from work as a Special Ed teacher.
We have about 15 different varieties and there is usually one or more in bloom year-round–even in the heat of August one is blooming.
The roses were My Beloved’s idea and project years ago, but when she went back to work after our children left the nest, I took over in the caring of them. It is amazing how well they handle my fumbling about with them.
Russ
Lovely!
Thank you, Elyse!
Russ
Love it! I find that birds adapt to our presence pretty quickly. It’s so cool when we get to connect like that. Thanks for sharing the story.
Thank you for your feedback and insight.
Russ
That’s lovely, these moments are what make life so wonderful 🙂
Thank you, Judy. Yes, moments like these and people like you make life wonderful indeed.
Russ
It truly is magical when you happen to be a part of special moments like these, isn’t it? Feel quite lucky to have been able to “share” it with you here in this post…thank you 🙂
Indeed they are. Thank you for your feedback. I’m glad that you enjoyed sharing the moment with me.
Russ
I love those special gifts that nature gives us, when we’re still enough to appreciate them!
Me too. I agree that stillness and appreciation are both important elements of such moments. Thank you for your comment!
Russ