Another month goes by ..

       The lazy sun peeped with its rays outstretched, for a while and then snuggled back under the clouds .The morning was quiet today .I was feeling lazy too and stayed in a bed, waiting for my cup of green tea to arrive. All I could hear was the the ticking of the clock  reminding me that  yet another 'Onam' had gone by , yet another month had come to an end .
     I instantly felt home-sick . I cuddled up with my pillow as I thought I was going to weep. "Good Morning, your tea " Hubby stood with the cup extended towards me . I had left the tea-making task to him when I had been asked to take bed rest during my post surgery days . I never took back the  responsibility even after  I recovered .And hubby did this one task with perfection .

      I hauled myself out of the bed and walked towards the window .The sun had changed it's mind too . It had awakened and looked bright and cheerful. The near by trees had been washed clean by the heavy  rains during the  past two days and now the leaves glistened in the sunlight looking fresh and greener .The sparrows were chirping by my window. The squirrels running up and down the palm, chattering. I enjoyed watching their swift movements. A  little squirrel  lifted it's  tail in coordination with the sound it made and used it's  forelegs to rub it's  face now and then .On a neighboring  tree  two parrots had started bickering, pecking each other and then flying off to a different  branch and then returning to peck again .

      It brought back the smile on my face . It felt nice to connect with the sounds and views  of nature.  It  soothed the soul, indicating all's well. Here's another day , another chance  and today is going to be a nice one .I finished my tea and moved away from the window. My chores beckoned and there was lots to be done .. ..

“I give myself a good cry if I need it, but then I concentrate on all good things still in my life.” 
― Mitch Albom, Tuesdays with Morrie