On the Porch
Onisha Ellis
This was my friend Wanda’s Facebook post this morning.
“Quiet Time” on front porch sitting in rocker with a cup of Newman’s listening to the nesting birds chirp or “tweet” their new song! Flag waving gently in the breeze and shaded by the sun-filtering oak tree. Being still …….. ♥
Adding to my friend’s observations, I’m sitting on my porch now, listening to the wind wave the trees and the tink, tinkling melody of the wind chimes,a gift from a friend. A neighbor has decided to rev up a very sick sounding motorcycle. At first I am extremely annoyed then realize even this is a part of being still. What I am hearing is a neighbor with a problem and if I had the skills I could offer to help.
Now our porch dog, Gus has arrived. He belongs to the neighbor with the sick motorcycle and comes everyday to say hello and accept any treats we offer.
Our bird feeders are full of finches today adding their color and cheery chirrup to the sound on my porch. I think maybe God created the birds and insects to serenade us, even the bees.
I love being still, I wonder why I don’t take the time to do this every day.
Psalms 46:10
Old Things R New 
After a nice, but hectic day your, “Being Still,” is just what the doctor ordered. How lovely that you have a neighbor dog who visits. You story and photo were both beautiful.
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And after a rough morning, reading my friend’s facebook post about being still helped me to settle down. God’s word and spirit never returns void.
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