Longing to be on the outside

It's a beautiful morning I have sleepily stepped into. The sun is shining after a day of dreary rain. The waters are beginning to recede as the sun shines higher, brighter. I would give anything to be outside today. Frolicking in the sun, playing the grass. I would love to be strolling Chicken Little out is the bright sunshine. Watching her little eyes squint in the brightness, that little smile beaming as the wind blows her hair. A picture perfect day...
Instead I'm stuck inside of these four gray, cold walls. I watch as the sun shines through the glass doors in front of me. The flag across the street waves as if saying, "come out and play". The birds prance across the front walk, gazing into the glass at their own reflections. One black bird even brings a gift to his new "friend". Oh to be outside today!!
These walls are beginning to close it. They feel so cold, so unfriendly.
Remember those old school days. The weather would be so nice and warm. The teacher would take the classroom outside. I loved having class out in the warm sun.
I wonder if they'd let me work outside today? Surely the line on the phone could reach through those double doors!!! I can answer just as well outside as inside. That smile I'm required to keep wouldn't have to be forced.

0<*Sigh*>0

Maybe for now I'll just open one of those doors and enjoy the cool breeze. I can't wait for the weekend. I think I'll open my windows and enjoy God's beautiful work!!!!