We have a room on the south side of the house we call, “The Sun Room”.
During the day, there is plenty of sunlight filtering through the four picture windows, I do most of my writing in this place.
The thing I most like about writing here is that during those short periods that I go blank, there is a creek that runs the length of my property.
In the morning the sun lends her light, ever so softly at first, waking the birds.
I watch the red flashes of cardinals flying from their nests looking to feed. The bluejays are not far behind.
The warming rays motivate the squirrels from high in the trees to the ground searching for food.
Soon woodland creatures are all moving looking for that tasty morsel.
One day as I sat at the keyboard working on a short story (which is taking on the life of it’s own that I cannot control) there was unusual movement along the creek.
A closer look revealed a beautiful fawn grazing. I watched it for some time until I noticed movement just to the right.
It was another fawn. They were twins. The two romped and played as they ate the early acorns and fresh blades of tender grass.
Quietly, I called for my wife Sandy (who is the photographer) to bring her camera.
She was stunned and happily excited to see the two small deer walking around without any worry.
Sandy started clicking the camera making it work overtime.
Then, at the same time, we both saw a doe standing close by eating fallen crab apples.
I thought the fawns felt safe in the knowledge we would never allow harm to befall them. That was not the case. It was because their Mama held a watchful eye over them.
The animals allowed us to watch and marvel at their beauty for what seemed to be a very long time.
Soon, though, they all moved down to the creek for a cool drink of water before moving on, disappearing from sight.
Since then, only once more have they graced my view only not for as long but the memory of that morning will linger on.
Writing still stalls from time to time but who cares?
I have the creek.
Copyright (C) 2015 Patrick Jones
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Thank you so much for reading! Have a great day!!
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Delightful post 🙂
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Thank you so much, Margaret! Very glad that you enjoyed my place of solitude 🙂
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Hello from Spain
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That is so fantastic! Where did you find that “oldie but goodie”!! Great find and welcome Spain 🙂
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Your creek is beautiful! What a privilege it is to live so close to wildlife!
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Thanks so much! It is just so peaceful and so many new things to discover whenever you walk the creek. Pretty soon the Spring rains and the tadpoles will arrive! Can you tell we are wishing for Spring?? Have a great day!
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I can tell! Have a good evening!
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Fantastic! I really loved your post on the Caladesi Island visit! Beautiful pictures and information. I always love your pictures of the Osprey!
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Reblogged this on MARSocial Author Business Enhancement group's Blog.
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Thank you so much for reblogging “My View of The Creek”. I hope that you can feel the peacefulness of the area in my writing! Take care!
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That is a gorgeous creek! I hope you and Sandy share nothing but happiness in your beautiful home – and that the deer become regulars 🙂
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Thanks so much, Nicholas! I’ve enjoyed many hours of watching the wildlife along the creek. I just wish everyone had a creek in their life! There is an endless supply of things to discover! Have a great day!
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You live in a place similar to where we are – by a creek with some amazing wildlife. Unfortunately we also have coyotes.
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Then you can certainly understand the beauty! The coyotes are an amazing necessity in nature. We just happen to intrude on their space rather than they ours! Take care.
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Lucky you. Sounds a fan-tab-u-lous writing room. Thanks for sharing your pictures and your space. 🙂
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I feel very lucky and thank you for enjoying what I get to enjoy every day! I am glad I was able to paint the picture in words! Have a great week!
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Thank YOU. The same back to you. 🙂
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🙂
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Reblogged this on Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life and commented:
A creative space that does not come much better than this where the distractions are delightfully natural rather than the ping of incoming FB messages.. much as I love those too.. great photos thanks both of you…
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Thanks so much for reblogging! I love my FB friends but I love my friends in nature as well, maybe just a little bit more! I am so glad that you enjoyed the peace that I find in my space! Take care.
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Beautiful scenes of nature enjoying herself.
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Thank you Mary! Yes, we are truly blessed to be able to experience nature in its essence!
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I can visualize myself sitting there, pondering…whatever. Looks very peaceful.
sherry @ fundinmental
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You can think about anything you want to…let your mind think about days gone by!
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It must be great to be able to look at that view when you’re writing Pat, no wonder you’re inspired by it 🙂
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It is inspiring to be able to watch nature and have the thoughts appear on the page. Those two little fawns and Mama doe can cause the toughest to become inspired! I’m so glad that you liked the blog. There’s more to come!
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Sometimes I get a closeup view of an unwelcome waterfall when it rains hard and floods the window well in the basement where I live. I envy you your creek.
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We love it! Every now and again when we get flood warnings…it is like a raging river…That is usually when Sandy sends ME out to take a picture of it 🙂
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Gorgeous, tranquil view. 🙂
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Thank you Teagan! Nice to have you visit! Enjoy your weekend!
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Reblogged this on Lockie's Lectern and commented:
Very special place indeed.
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Thank you so much, Lockie! I very much appreciate the reblog! Have a great weekend!
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How lovely. Lucky you.
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Thank you, Yvonne! I am very blessed to be here. Hope you are having a great weekend!
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