Just over the ridge, nestled in a quiet, sunny valley, a hidden park. Shhh! Don’t tell mommy! It’s a secret until we show her tomorrow!
We walk down the road, and you break sticks and leave a trail, so we don’t forget the way back to the car. I’m impatient because I’m hunting bees, and want you to walk faster, but you’re so beautiful in your own little world. I’m glad we came here today.
Upon return, we are greeted by a strange guest! A Japanese rat snake! Don’t worry, Mr. Snake, like you, we’re just going about our business. Thank you for keeping the rodents away.
This guest, on the other hand, is not so welcome. Can you spot it? It’s not very easy to see at first.
Today was an excellent day. Nature is a wonderful muse, and my partner is wonderful company.
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~KafkA
Graham Smith is a Voluntaryist activist, creator, and peaceful parent residing in Niigata City, Japan. Graham runs the "Voluntary Japan" online initiative with a presence here on Steem, as well as DLive and Twitter. (Hit me up so I can stop talking about myself in the third person!)