Reflections

 

It has been a busy time

I have just come out of a lengthy meeting

I’m mentally drained and hungry.

I decide to do something restorative

And drive to the local botanic gardens for a late lunch.

Parking was easy.

A short walk and there’s an open café

I order a healthy sandwich and a coffee
and settle at a table overlooking the pond.

 

There are people around me

Young parents with babies in prams

Families

Older folk strolling slowly and purposefully

People in wheelchairs

Workers with lanyards hanging around their necks

 

I’m just near the pond

At first glance it appears dirty..
Greeny/brown with algae floating below the surface.

But then I notice the reflections on the water:

The colours of the trees and the blue sky,

rippling on the surface

 

The birds don’t seem to mind

They come flying in

Wings outstretched for a graceful landing.

More ripples..

 

I can see ducks and coots, little ravens and minah birds

There is a flock of egrets roosting in the sun

safe from all the people
on an island in the middle of the pond

 

Little dragon flies dart around

Sunlight reflects flashes of silver and blue on their wings

 

Bird wings flapping

Crow cawing

People chatting

Wind blowing

 

I give thanks for this moment in my day

A moment to slow down and notice

The beauty of this world

 

 

 

A concrete mixer truck drives by
on one of the footpaths

A jarring image in this sanctuary in the city!

 

 My attention is drawn back to the work waiting for me.

 

 Time to go..