Monday, February 25, 2013

Patience


A sharp wind blew across the yard sweeping dry leaves onto the patio.  They swirled around in a crazy dance over the paving stones before coming to rest at the base of wall.  Inside the house, seated in front of the patio door, a black cat watched the whirling signs of fall.

A lonely sparrow swooped down to the bird feeder at the edge of the patio.  It ruffled its feathers before settling down to peck at the seeds.  Inside, eyes intent on the bird, watching with the patience of a hunter, the cat waited for the door to open.

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