043: A Walk in the Woods

[livingmyths]

I went out in the woods today to try and find the perfect tree to decorate with food for the animals. I didn't actually do much looking, though. I followed a trail through the woods down to a river and then followed the river for quite a while.

Then I saw some squirrels - I swear they were playing tag! One would run up and brush the other and then take off and the other would tear after him. It was so funny! I watched them for a while, then I got distracted watching the crows. Did you know that at sunset they all gather together? They come from all directions, swirling and cawing and making a sort of a black cloud until finally they all settle down for the evening. It's so beautiful!

Of course, by then it was dark, so I headed off back home. It took a little longer because I wasn't quite sure where I was, but oh, still, it was wonderful. The stars and the moon shone down through the leaves of the trees and the wind made it sound like they were talking to me. I don't think I could have stood to go indoors away from them if I hadn't known I could still see them through my roof.

Now I'm going to curl up with a cup of tea and a book and the tiniest of lights so I can still see everything.

Comments

[livingmyths.livejournal.com]

Okay then.

I would love to come with you then.

[bloodygoodluck.livejournal.com]

I'll take care you there. I give you my word.

[livingmyths.livejournal.com]

I know you would. You always take care of me.

[bloodygoodluck.livejournal.com]

[livingmyths.livejournal.com]

You look happy.

[bloodygoodluck.livejournal.com]

I am.

[livingmyths.livejournal.com]

Because I'm coming with you?

[bloodygoodluck.livejournal.com]

Yes.

[livingmyths.livejournal.com]

I don't think anyone's ever been happy like that because of me before.

[bloodygoodluck.livejournal.com]

There is a first time for everything, isn't there.

[livingmyths.livejournal.com]

Yes there is.

And they are often quite wonderful.

And now I'm blushing!

[bloodygoodluck.livejournal.com]

You're always beautiful when you blush too.

[livingmyths.livejournal.com]

And blushing even more!

You... when I'm with you... I forget what I am and I feel special a little and happy that you think I'm pretty.

[bloodygoodluck.livejournal.com]

Good. I'm glad.

[livingmyths.livejournal.com]

Mat? Have you ever seen the crows at sunset?

[bloodygoodluck.livejournal.com]

No. In my world, everyone avoids crows.

[livingmyths.livejournal.com]

Really? Why?

[bloodygoodluck.livejournal.com]

A lot of them are servants of the Dark One.

[livingmyths.livejournal.com]

Ah... I think of them as messengers to the spirit world. I imagine that they can carry messages to my mother if they want.

But some hunters don't like them because they warn the animals that hunters are around.

[bloodygoodluck.livejournal.com]

So they're good animals in your world?

[livingmyths.livejournal.com]

Well... a lot of people in my world don't know that animals have meanings. And some hate crows because they eat crops.

But they're good to me. They greet me each morning or when they see me coming and they're beautiful.

[bloodygoodluck.livejournal.com]

They're like your friends then.

[livingmyths.livejournal.com]

Yes. Until I came here crows were some of my only friends. Them and some of the other birds and animals.

[bloodygoodluck.livejournal.com]

They must be really good to you.

[livingmyths.livejournal.com]

They don't care if I'm crazy or stupid or broken.