Seeking Mr. Emerson's Opinion
Noel Laflin
10-19-21
"Nature always wears the color of the spirit."
Ralph Waldo Emerson
It's early morning and I'm listening to a cricket who's taken up permanent residency behind the refrigerator, a rooster crowing in a neighbor's yard, hummingbirds squabbling over territory out front in the walkway, and a flock of noisy parrots passing overhead. All the while, there's a bluebird drying its wings after a bath on the balcony.
Judging by the sight of the bluebird, Emerson obviously got the part about the colors right, but if he were around today - Mr. Emerson, that is - I'd invite him over, offer him my chair (along with a cup of coffee, of course), and ask him to describe the sounds of nature as well.
I'd sure like his take on it.
Meanwhile, I need more coffee, and whilst in the kitchen, remind the cricket to give it a rest for a bit.
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