Outdoors again (重出户外)‧

So glad now that the heat is gone for the time being.

Time to go out again

To look at the paper flowers

and those growing on trees

Whatever their shape or color

To look at rusted metal

the wild mushrooms which sprang to life  after the rain

displaying their form with abandon.

and their colors;

to observe embroidered leaves,.

to see how humble flowers grow at the side of hovels built with rusted zinc sheets,

 
to be delighted by reflected light,

to enjoy the calm and peacefulness of unruffled water

to see how the villagers make offerings to their gods, .

to look at what's left after they' re done worshipping  local deities

 
and how they sweep their yards

to see the inside of their bamboo hats

or more elaborate ones made of reed,

to see how creepers grow around abandoned poles

and how some unfold their leaves like a windmill

to discover the most unexpected patterns on the door of a deserted hut

or the discolored paint on abandoned furniture

to gloat over the texture of wood

to marvel at the infinity of shapes

created by the merciless sun and rain

caring little if they once got life in them or not

and look at the most unusual patterns formed by peeling paint

  

and feel the joy of the locals in vibrant colors

and to look at the flowers on the side of the path

  

with their buds waiting to take their turn right behind those now blooming

or about to wither

to wonder at the how the colors of Nature are vastly more interesting than

 those made by men

But if you're lucky, find the most incredible shapes and colors even in a junk yard

and grass growing in impossible places

You'd never be able to guess what this is.

or to wonder at the ingenuity of shopkeepers and

what they'd do to decorate their shop front!