thoughtful thursday

there's a reason i live in the country.  close to nature.  this time of year i am particularly fond of my yard, lawn, grass; whatever one would label it.  by the standards of most, my green space is a mess.  definitely not pristine.  that's why i love it so much.  as spring approaches, the blades of grass begin to turn green and grow.  there are a multitude of wildflowers mixed in with the grasses, in all colors: yellow, pink, white, violet, red; with all manner of foliage.  the wildflowers emerge one variety at a time so each is highlighted before giving way to the next one's entrance.  they, then, are all mingled together like guests at a grand party.  it's always sad for me when the grass gets cut for the first time in the spring because all the "guests" leave.  so the grass doesn't get cut until almost may. country living at it's finest!