SOLSC21 - Day 30 - 5-4-3-2-1 Enjoying Spring

 

Slice of Life Story Challenge 2021 -- Day 30

March 30, 2021

"5-4-3-2-1 Enjoying Spring"

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I've seen slicers use the 5-4-3-2-1 format for writing before, and thought today might be a good day for me to try it, since it's warm enough for me to sit outside (enjoying Spring!) to write this afternoon.

With the 5-4-3-2-1 format, you write about:

5 things that you can see.

4 things that you can hear.

3 things that you can feel.

2 things that you can smell.

1 thing that you can taste.

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"Enjoying Spring"

I see grass that is starting to green up, some spots more successfully than others.

I see hazy, blue skies broken up by wispy, white clouds.

I see my neighbor's spring flowers blossoming at the side of their house, small purple wildflowers amongst yellow daffodils and gorgeous salmon-colored tulips.

I see blue chionoxa (Glory of the Snow) --- their tiny bulbs having been carried far from their flower bed by the wind --- blooming in my yard.

I see my dog Kacie lying on her side in a sunny spot in the yard, soaking up the sunshine, a temporarily ignored chew toy on the ground by her paws.

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I hear a vehicle driving by on the street next to my house, the sound of the engine fading away into the distance.

I hear the wind gusting through the tree branches above my head.

I hear a dog barking somewhere in the neighborhood. (Kacie is too drowsy to stir).

I hear birds of all kinds ---some near, some far --- chirping and singing in trees and from other high perches.

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I feel the coolness of the strong wind blowing on me, while at the same time the sun warms me.

I feel the hard wooden swing beneath me, making me stiff and telling me that I must change position soon.

I feel the soft golden fur and the cool wet nose of Kacie as she comes by the swing to check on me.

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I smell the clean, fresh outdoor air.

I smell the slightly damp earth under my swing.

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I taste the cool spring water from the bottle I brought outside with me.

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Ahhh, what a wonderful way to enjoy Spring!

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JudyK  :-)  March 30, 2021