The Tiny Nature Walk

Self-confidence is
believing you can fly with
tiny, fragile wings.

Beneath the willow
Quietly growing upward
Tiny umbrella

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Autumn brings out the nature-lover in me. It's not that I don't appreciate the out-of-doors the rest of the year, but there is something about this time of year that makes me stop and take a closer look around me. Perhaps the beautiful colors of the leaves make everything else that much more interesting to look at.

This week while picking produce from our garden, I noticed this little wasp on our strawberry plants. He was not moving very fast because there was still dew on the leaves and it was a little chilly outside. Though I am generally not an insect-lover, I couldn't help but admire his tiny little wings and shiny black body. I snapped a few photos before he lazily flew away.

Last week I noticed this little mushroom, growing tall and straight under my neighbor's tree. It seemed to echo it's larger counterpart and I couldn't help but think of the palm trees in Tucson where we used to live. I also had fleeting thoughts of ants enjoying a fall picnic under its canopy.

This weekend the weather forecast calls for rain and perhaps snow! Though I know Jonah will be fascinated with the snow and will help me look at winter with new eyes, I want Autumn to hold on for just a little longer! There is so much to see...

I am participating in Haiku Friday.