A Simple Moment

Traveling from northern Illinois to central Wisconsin was like navigating a labyrinth of cornfields. In the steaming heat, the brilliant maize corncobs popped from the lush green stalks. I tried to catch one falling from its husky cradle but got dizzy, as the scenery remained stagnant. And then, like a burst of fresh air during on an otherwise stagnant day, a field of day lilies jumped out of the earth and exclaimed joy from each and every petal. It was an extraordinary site.

I have vowed to stop every year. A little longer next time.