Not Too Far Up Ahead

The slender topmost branches of the tree by my window are bare. Below them brown leaves hang on...fighting a losing battle with autumn. The morning skies are stacked with row upon row of grey discouraging clouds. It's a good time to bring out today's picture...taken only a few months ago...with those beckoning mountains across the
hopeful bay...ships on the water...bound for who knows where...and teasing the
imagination...the achingly fresh green of recently unfurled leaves...people...lounging
on the grass...celebrating their survival through a long winter...and in the forefront
...bedazzling the eye...row upon row of elegant...red...red...tulips...accenting with
a flourish...a beautiful West Coast scene. Reminds me once again...of where I'm
privileged to live...and that I just have to be patient...knowing...this scene...
will unfold once again...not too far up ahead...................Quester.