I found myself driving on Paradise Valley Road while making my way back to Illinois from Yellowstone & the Grand Tetons. Another reason to be proud of a nation such as ours is the history and endless variations of scenery while driving cross country. And what could be more fitting than to come across a patriotic mailbox where the colors could not have been more outstanding? It was worth the time to pause and embrace this view while remembering, with gratitude, what freedom feels like in a union of 50 states. The thunder in the distance sounded like a marching percussion ricochet hailing a storm either coming or going- I could not tell. And if it were to rain, I would welcome those tears from the clouds- in admiration for our Flag on Paradise Valley Road…
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The darkness of the tree line stood out in the distance, with a dawn determined to greet me. Overcast clouds were parting like chain links being pulled apart by competing winds, with the sun serenading the landscape as a chorus of soothing moods. Days like these, in the absence or presence of thunderstorms, made me wonder why I left my umbrella opened and overhead even when the rain concluded. There is always the different downpour of light that follows any storm, and if I could just lower my umbrella of doubts a little sooner, then perhaps the joy of many more moments would never be missed. 

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Was there a mix of melancholy with grace that you would notice on my face if you saw me that day? Just as color seems so vibrant in the company of grey, and the road goes on and on with subtle rolling hills while those crops are watered with tears of compassion. And it wasn’t hard to make mention of the otherwise mundane trees that would shed more depth from the light which was absent up until now. I’d fancy this view even more if you’d answer your door just as the sun setting colors are knocking on those clouds to show the true beauty behind their endless textures. And here comes the clearing just from the east, and the breeze from the west felt so refreshing. I’ve been away for so long, searching for the meaning of things that don’t seem to have much meaning these days. And all I had to do was pull over and close my eyes, hearing your voice in a memory so vivid. How fond I’ve become to remember a summer season’s sentiments while winter still falls upon me. And when I saw this view while I thought of you, I knew it was time to come home soon…

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The rear view mirror could not have been clearer compared to the coming storm coming towards me. I found an old field which would have appealed to anyone looking to recognize the beauty being presented for just moments. I sat on my car until I felt I was on par with this mood of surroundings serenading me with color. And I found what was missing for those who were kissing a fool named apathy. Sunrise or sunset, I’ll never feel regret for the never ending reasons to make the time to wear my heart on my sleeve...
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