By Paul Douglas Lovell
Our fast-paced lives leave little time to contemplate. These Micro Moments are designed to entertain in a few words, read them slowly and savour the essence. Be they ordinary or remarkable, they are all special in their simplicity. I aim to share experiences, to recapture images the reader may already possess. Occasionally they are vents for frustration but mostly they are light-hearted whimsical wonders of life meant to bring delight.
a busy bumble buzzin' about a bluebell seeking a route via the cool side of the pillow to the land of nod if I were a dog walking through life by your side I'd wag all the time deleted - typing in my father's voice when did that happen? I can imagine you're sitting in the corner... if I don't look up journey hand in hand one leads the other follows destiny and fate chilly autumn dawn - last moments of coziness stretched out with a yawn litter torn to shreds a carefree puppy snoozes - paper recycling as the footsteps fade all but an essence remains - final departure ferocious roar of brilliant yellow - dandelions an open palm weighs up a raindrop in darkness - they dance to a different beat serenity - in the no fly zone a dragonfly patrol fox versus chicken manic flash of ginger horrifying squawk life without you - a bath without bubbles deep in the country when all the sounds fall silent there's always a crow lone leaf defies wind adamantly holding strong - will fall once ready
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