Lake Bonney Park

Sun shining, a cool wind blowing, and a Johnny Cash playing in my ear; this is a nice day outside. When I first arrived I didn't know where the nature part of the park was, because all I saw were baseball fields everywhere. Then once I found the path, I figured out where I was supposed to go. The only real outdoorsy nature things I have gone so far were more of an active, survival or hunting experience, but this kind was more refreshing. It kind of reminded me of a sing by Rush called The Trees. I will be honest and say that usually when I walk in any kind of empty natural setting I usually let my mind wander and see how it could be used as a paintball field or hunting area, but the park was calm enough to let me focus on the assignment.

The green blades of grass covered in dew reflected the bright rays of sun, while the moss covered trees drooped over my head. Bugs and insects buzzed and crawled around looking for food or any sort of peachy colored skin to take a bite of. The lizards of Southeastern were no where in sight, but the squirrels and birds were still there to accompany me. After sitting in the shade for a few minutes I decided to change my music selection to Rush and that was when I heard their song The Trees.

" There is unrest in the forest. There is trouble with the trees. For the maples want more sunlight and the oaks ignore their pleas."

That is the opening line of the song, because it makes it sound like the trees are alive. Oh wait, they are alive. That's when I realized that nature is alive and God created it as a living being for us to take care of. who needs a pet when you have a garden; although a pet would respond to you more.