Thought Garden

For the first time in a while
I find that my mind is completely quiet
My wheels aren't turning
The shades are drawn
It would seem that no one is at home
Could this be a dream perhaps?

I'm not sure how I found myself in this moment
Sitting on a white garden bench
In between gigs
In a most beautiful garden
Surrounded by exquisite wildflowers and animals
I feel relaxed
I am peaceful

I soon forget about my day
My surroundings become very aware of me
The insects look over at me in between pollinating flowers
Some very loud cicadas call out in the distance
An American Goldfinch finds a perch among some tall Rudbeckias
Watching me closely as I observe everything

Everything around me appears to be quiet
Other than the obvious of course
This little garden is a whole world of its own
My mind is at rest here

Some crickets pull out their musical instruments nearby
Before I know it, they have begun to serenade me
Two mockingbirds enter the scene- vigilant protectors of their homstead
They chase a poor unsuspecting squirrel off into the distance
As I find myself losing more and more of time
A Black Swallowtail butterfly suddenly flies by and decides to land on my shirt
With one look at him, so peaceful and so relaxed
I realize I can no longer afford such luxuries-

It's time for me to go!