And often, to fall asleep, I think of a great white bird. It is bigger than an airplane, its wings are wide and strong. I think that I am lying nestled in the hollow between one of the wings and the gentle great back, and I feel the wings very slowly lifting and falling as the bird carries me.
And on the back of this great white bird, with wise dark eyes and a noble long bill, I fly over the country. The feathers of the bird are downy, and keep me warm and dry. And below us the mountains and the rivers and oceans stretch along endlessly. There is a green, rolling patchwork of farms. And the wings beat beneath me.
Notes:
- Book review of “My Happy Life” titled “Happy Talk” by Jennifer Reese, May 5, 2002, NY Times
- Photo of Gull by Eric Kanigan, December 4, 2021 at Darien Beach.
- Post Title & Inspiration: Aldous Huxley: “It’s dark because you are trying too hard. Lightly child, lightly. Learn to do everything lightly. Yes, feel lightly even though you’re feeling deeply. Just lightly let things happen and lightly cope with them.
I’m doing that tonight!
Lucky you!!!
what lovely thoughts
What a peaceful, magnificent visual…and what an awesome shot of the gull (kudos to your son!!)…
Yes! Thank you!
Such a perfect pairing — of photo and prose. Image and imagination. Wonder and wisdom.
Thanks Louise. Agree!
oh, i’m trying this trick. way better than counting sheep!
Such strong imagery. And it seems like great photography skills run in the family!
Eric is in class by himself in our household. Thanks Laila
What a relaxing thought!