English Box # 15

As I sit on the porch swing at home, many different senses hit my body. I can hear, see, smell and feel many different things. Sitting on the swing I see the river in front of me. Sometimes on the river are people in inner tubes, canoes, and boats. I also see my back yard, and the neighbors yards. All of the land around me is beautiful and full of life. Across the river is a large wooded area that extends up a giant hill. Although I have a large picture of landscape in front of me, I also have the small picture of my back porch around me; the green swing I'm sitting on, the wood of the deck below me, around me, and above me on the roof, and the other patio furniture. Dad's grill is in the corner and in the other corner is my cat, Tigger's, favorite place to nap. I can't sit on the swing without actually swinging. I feel the wind hit my face, and on a nice warm summer day, it feels wonderful, very peaceful. I also can't sit on the swing without my two dogs coming to greet me, and get a back rub along with it. I feel the fur of my dogs, and I think of the undeniable love they have for us. The smell of the river is in the air, and I wouldn't know what to do without it. I have grown up in this house all of my life, and I know that all I have to do is step out the door and I will smell fresh air. Sometimes, after we go fishing however, the smell of fish over rides the smell of fresh air. Often, sitting on the swing, you can also smell dad's dinner cooking on the grill. Last but not least the sounds of my house, of being on the porch swing, are probably my favorite part of being on the swing. Depending on the time of day and time of year you will hear many different things sitting on the swing. In the spring, summer and fall you hear the birds chirp. At night during those seasons you hear the crickets and frogs, and it is the most soothing sound in the world. All through the seasons you hear the river running through its banks, and the dogs barking all around. No matter what, the swing on my porch is one of my favorite places to go and simply relax and read a book, clear my mind, and best of all, it's the most pristine napping place at my house.