Changing Seasons: Thunderstorms and Mourning Doves in February
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Chapter 1: Early Signs of Change
This year, the cherry blossoms in Japan are set to bloom much earlier than usual, with magnolia trees reportedly following suit — or so the internet claims. I haven’t seen this firsthand yet, but I can certainly attest to the wild thunderstorms that have rolled in today, along with the delightful return of my mourning dove couple to the patio. Both events are happening about two months ahead of their typical schedule.
While I usually avoid discussing sensitive topics like sex, politics, or religion — as my parents wisely advised — I can’t help but share my observations about these unusual weather patterns.
The thunderstorms today and the sight of my beloved doves attempting to build a nest resonate deeply with me. They signify something significant, perhaps a shift in the natural order.
Section 1.1: Memories of Rain
These storms remind me of the monsoon rains in Nigeria, where the wind would surge through the house like a whirlwind before the downpour began. Strangely, the sound of rain always lulled me to sleep.
Does anyone else find themselves drifting off during a heavy thunderstorm? For me, it seems to be a comforting echo from my childhood, where the rhythmic sounds of rain and thunder acted like a lullaby.
Subsection 1.1.1: The Comfort of Storms
Section 1.2: Embracing Nature's Changes
There’s no grand lesson to be drawn from this narrative, but I felt compelled to share the experience of thunderstorms and the arrival of mourning doves on my patio this February. And inevitably, I fell asleep amidst the soothing sounds of nature.
The end.