It’s all about perspective. When you lay on your back on the parched ground, you will see bright blue skies through the opening formed by your body in the tall elephant grass. It’s yellowed and crispy. It doesn’t move. You see, there is not a breath of wind. Instead, the air is vibrating in the heat, adding shifting patterns to the sky. And you think of dance. Relaxing, slow dance of the universe. Music in B flat. Your perspective on life is being adjusted by Africa.
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This is a short sample of the Prologue in the new book I’m writing (or at least trying to). It will be loosely based on my experiences in Africa.
What a provoking thought…something to ponder. Africa, now there is a big moment of perspective.
Yes, I can honestly say that spending about eight years on the ground in Africa definitely changed the way I look at life.
Really well written tiny, very descriptive, I could feel the dry grass and see the heat waves against the sky……🙂
Thanks Jackie. I’m going to try to put my writing in high gear…not very easy to free enough time to write – as you know!
Yes I do know that all too well. Good luck and you have my email if you need anything!🙂
‘Your perspective on life is being adjusted by Africa.’ Excellent line!
Happy you like it! This book is much more difficult to write…now that Bumble is not helping. He’s watching though…with some interest.
I suppose Bumble deserves a rest. He must have worked very hard on your last book.😉
Oh, he did! And he’s still working. Like this Saturday when we’ll go and talk about adoptions at the Open House of the Pet Hospital. He’ll do most the talking and then he promised to blog about I on his book site too🙂
I think I am not connected to his book site. Do you have a link?
I am definitely interested in reading that book, Tiny!
Thanks for your trust in me actually getting it out Nancy! I had to put the challenge out here to make sure I give it attention…you’ll understand🙂
100% Tiny. Totally get it.
Wonderfully said…. 😉
Happy you liked it…now I “just” need to finish the book😉
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Wonderful….
Thank you David.