Sunbeams and Rainbows
Dewy diamonds dance on cobwebs as I push past branches. The woodland is alive with birdsong; piping, twittering, cooing and the sudden, startling ‘tchack’ of the jackdaw.
Minnows flit through the shallows at the river’s edge, working upriver against the flow of water, occasionally disappearing amongst swaying algae fronds.
I hear the soothing rush of the waterfalls, a background melody to the joyful woodland song. Through the trees mist rises from the falling water, sunbeams refracting through tiny droplets, the light splitting into magical rainbows, arcing through the air.
Nature’s magic enshrouds me, a healing balm to calm my soul.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleA lovely story, Carrie. I’m in love with nature. It gives me an invigorating feel.
Thank you, Thompson. Being out in nature, away from the stresses of life, is where I usually feel most at home. Happy you enjoyed the story 🙂
This place sounds idyllic, Carrie! Your words created such a beautiful and peaceful scene in my mind. It made me wish I was there!
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleThanks Marianna, it is a place that I really love; actually it’s the same place as I talk about in my ‘Escape to Paradise’ story, but based on a visit last autumn. When I broke through the trees and saw the mist rising from falls with the sunbeams and rainbows in it was such a magical moment. I was glad I could capture it on camera, though it looked even more spectacular… Read more »
For just a minute I was far away from my chair and computer, enjoying the beauty with you. Beautiful, Carrie and, fortunately, we have lots of similar, wonderful places here in Australia 🙂
Thanks Sandra, it’s so nice having memories to look back on. I can remember watching ‘Picnic at Hanging Rock’ several decades ago and longing to visit. It looked stunning!
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleWow. I always appreciate stories about nature. It is so relaxing and calming. As I read, I peeked out the window of our little house and gazed at the surroundings. And I see a bird flying and those green leaves in the forest that calls me to go out and take a walk in the forest near us; how I love nature so much.
Thank you Lotchie, I’m glad that you enjoyed the story, and that it encouraged you to take a moment to look out of your window and see the beauty outside. Now, go and take that walk! ?
Thank you Carrie. Yes. I walk yesterday after I read your story.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleYes, Carrie, that would calm my soul too.
Thank you for commenting Susan, hopefully reading about it gave a moment of calm too ?
This story transports me to an idyllic location surrounded by the beauty of nature. I love it Carrie. Beautifully written.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleThank you, Linda. It’s the simple things in life that always seem to give the most inspiration ?