End to Beginning

This is a drabble in response to the Tea Room Challenge: Summer Nights.  If you haven't been to the Tea Room go visit at: http://tbstearoom.blogspot.com


I feel a sense of desperation; of time slipping away; as I walk down the street.
The children frantically play before school steals their freedom.
Grills light up; neighbors anxious to take advantage of the diminishing evening sun.
A feeling of hopelessness at summer’s end.
Street lights flicker on; I release a heavy sigh.
You pat me on my butt, a gentle reminder of your presence.
Your smile assures me there is yet a beginning.
With the turning of leaves, autumn will arrive.
Taking your hand, we turn towards home. 
The end is behind us, the beginning yet to come.

6 comments:

  1. This is lovely, Dizzy. Can feel summer's end and an anticipation of cooler days ahead. A new cycle begins.

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    1. I'm so glad you read this and left a comment! Yes, it's that time of year that summer ends and you feel like it's ALL ending. Then fall begins. Thanks tons for leaving a comment.

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  2. How very beautiful on so many levels, the connection between the couple, the changing of seasons, an outlook on life.

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    1. Tarabeth,
      what a thrill to see you commenting on my story! Yes, it is an outlook on life, and I think it's super special when you have someone to remind you that one thing is ending but another is beginning. Thank you so much for reading this and commenting.

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  3. It's all about how you look at life and this was perfect. Nothing ever ends, just changes.

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    1. LOL, PJ! You know me way too well! Yes, its the way you look at life, something might end, but there's always a beginning. Or like you say, it doesn't end, just changes. Thank you so much for commenting on this drabble!

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