From the Age of Innocence......Ode to the Grass!

From the Age of Innocence...........Ode to the Grass!

As the sun rises above the horizon, water droplets cover, nourish and cleanse the earth becoming sparkling prisms, softly hugging the contrasting colors of green as the earth awakens each new day and with it, life emerges from this sea of green. Regardless of our age, it never ceases to amaze, whether pleasurably or a strong feeling of dislike, particularly when lawn maintenance is a chore.

As children, we eagerly awaited the late day showers of summer vacation months.  It not only provided a much needed cool down for all living things, but also created new possibilities during lazy hazy afternoon playtime.  Water, not yet absorbed by the thirsty roots, made an excellent place to splash, it's refreshing coolness and rejuvenated blades of grass against our summer tanned skin, created a personal spa.  A grassy slippery slope was also a fun way to spend time out in the afternoon summer rain once threatening skies turned to soft rain showers. The only downside of such refreshing fun, tremendous grass stains!

Much like the smell of summertime rain, fresh mowed grass awakens all senses.  Visually delightful, fresh scented and soft to the touch, it provides one of many happy  memories from my youthful years. Sitting under the apple trees in the backyard with neighborhood friends, perhaps munching on "Kool-Aid" ice pops or lying on your back, the softness of the green grasses embracing you. Watching the clouds softly float by, thoughts of such fancy free moments are most pleasurable, bringing a slight smile to our faces and a warmth within our heart.  Living in Florida, with its manicured year round greenery, the sights are comforting and enjoyable, although grass texture is a bit different from the New England lawns of my youth.  We now sit outside in the darkness of the evening, the earth begins to cool, the relentless day time scorching  from the Florida summer sun, now sleeps for the night. Continuing to make memories, we share the stories of past summer fun and agree, one should never lie in the Florida grasses. A decision based on the army of ants surfacing from beneath the soft green carpet, after recent torrential summer rains!