It is a strange sensation, a first time experience, looking forward to this short trip tomorrow. They have not all left the nest, my offspring, and only one has started her own nest-building. We are in a limbo of sorts, separated by distance, not so great for most people, but a world away in terms of lifestyle. I know the city, can (almost) still hear its din and gag on its smell. Here is quiet except for birds squabbling after seeds and the pheasant chortling. I see lush green after the frostmelt and tree branches silver-grey in the sun.
It is a strange sensation, to be flying (metaphorically) back into town, to see children not quite left, still looking forward to seeing their mother, to treat her as I used to treat them, with care, and gentleness, as if she is fragile and might break.
Frost melts in the sun
life goes on as usual
for seed-seekers.
Lovely, Jane. This might have worked for that dVerse confessional prompt, too. I hope you had a wonderful visit.
Thank you! Haven’t been yet—it’s tomorrow 🙂 The youngest is going in to visit the others and stay over a few days and I said I’d go in with her, to pick up a few exotic things like a shower mat and a new pair of baskets (sneakers?) that I can’t buy around here. And of course to see the team 🙂
Oh–I misunderstood and thought you’d gone already. It sounds like it will be fun to see everyone and buy a few things. I’ve never heard baskets as a synonym for sneakers. I assume you mean shoes? 🙂
I mean runners, sports shoe type things. I had thought I’d just go in, run round the shops I need meet up with the kids, have a quick bite to eat and come home. Sounds as though they’re going to meet me at the station and come round town with me as well. I doubt I’ll end up getting anything I need 🙂
Yes, what I call sneakers. I just never heard baskets. It sounds like it will be fun whether you actually get anything or not. 🙂
It will certainly be different to the last times I went shopping with any of them!
🙂
Sounds like a bit of a landmark. Have a nice time.
Thank you. It will be the first time I’ve been back since we moved. A bit daunting really. I dread bumping into the people I used to see every day.
A friend and I were talking just the other day how the children-mother roles were turning around. This captures the melancholy of it beautifully. (K)
Well, if I am frailer than I was, whose fault is it?
Good question.
They were wonderful today. I forgive them everything 🙂
Always.
I hope today goes well for you all Jane, and the birds enjoy their time being back around the former nest
It was great. They are such nice people, my children 🙂
A lovely read 🙂
Thanks Janice 🙂