My Sister's Enchanted, Magical Yard

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My sister's yard is an enchanted, magical place. On this day, I was not feeling well, so I went to her house to rest in her backyard. I envisioned myself lying in her chase lounge to let the sun bath me in its warm light. Everywhere you look, there is something beautiful to behold. It's like stepping into an enchanted garden as you are immersed in Mother's Nature's gifts. 

The day started out with pouring rain and a thunderstorm. I slept in late, as I had a terrible stomach bug throughout the night. I was wiped out. As the day wore on, the sun came out and by mid-day, it was 90 degrees. My sister called, and we had a friendly catch-up on the phone. She invited me over, and I knew it was just what the doctor ordered, so I got in my car and drove to her house. I had not been in her yard in a few weeks and when I walked in, I was transported into another realm as if in a fairy tale. I was enveloped in nature's splendor at every turn. Each flower, garden ornament, wind chime, bird feeder, and wooden piece found on the beach are whimsically placed to create an enchanted, magical experience. There's even a fire pit and a stone walkway. And there's a strawberry patch, too.

Magical means a beautiful or delightful experience in such a way as to seem removed from everyday life. Enchanted means placed under a magic spell, having or seeming to have a magical quality, or made to feel delightfully pleased or charmed. That is exactly how you feel when you spend time in my sister's yard. The sun was shining through the trees, low in the western sky. I laid down on the chase lounge, as I had envisioned, and fell asleep dreaming that I was in an enchanted, magical place. And I was. 

Peace and Love,

Skylark

At 60 and beyond, we may not feel great every day, but we can find great things to do for ourselves that make us feel better.

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I am a columnist with Skylark Live Town News (SLTN) and write short, poetic articles geared to the 60 and beyond population. Topics include human interest, nature, general observations, inspiration, music, and events in and around Bay Shore. I also write about restaurants and stores I've been to in the area. You can also watch my first Monday-of-the-month vlog, “60 and Beyond with Skylark" on my YouTube Channel, Skylark Live, that features my articles from SLTN. Please subscribe to my free STLN newsletter that gets delivered directly to your email each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. To support SLTN, you can make a recurring monthly donation ($5 Friend or $15 Advocate) or a one-time donation of any amount. It's up to you, and it's easy to do on my feed. You can also advertise your business or event here as well. Please follow me on YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn under my brand, Skylark Live. Thank you for your support.