Grasshopper on Zinnia Stem

I’ve finally managed to get a photo of this little grasshopper that has been clinging to the pink zinnia in my back yard. He nestles himself closely to the green stem and attempts to not be seen. Granted, you have to peer very closely to see the little green guy. Earlier, he’d scurried away when I had tried to photograph him; well, I’ve been quietly sneaky and finally photographed him.

I just wanted to share this photograph because of the quiet beauty of this image.

Early morning or late evening it is amazing just how many little creatures you can spy beneath leaves and in the grass. I love nature because it gives me a sense of peace. All is well with the world if you spend time simply enjoying the beautiful world that God has blessed us with.

So, turn off your cell phones and computers this weekend and go outside to enjoy the beauty of the day. Take some time to really look at the nature around you. It is inspiring just how perfectly formed God’s creation is.

Have a beautiful weekend.

Copyright 2023 Jenny W. Andrews

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I am a published poet and short story writer. I have been published in SNHU's the penmen review. https://penmenreview.com/author/jenny-andrews is the link where you can find my poetry and a short story. Currently, I am writing a collection of short stories, and a collection of poetry. I am trying my hand at writing a novel. Well, not a novel, actually. Make that two novels. My passion is writing. My inspiration is Franz Krafka because he managed to see the absurdity of life. Life is all about perspective and who is telling the story. We all see this life through the lens of our experiences. Literature should inspire us to think, to analyze, and to get lost in unfamiliar worlds in which we learn something new about this human existence. It is my hope that my writing challenges the reader to think, and to see a different perspective, as well as be entertained. My faith in Jesus strengthens me and gives me the courage to survive the twists and turns of this life. My faith influences a lot of my writing in that goodness always triumphs over evil, in that love conquers all. I hope you enjoy reading my blog.

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