Others might think them boring

their colors so bland

they blend into the landscape

almost as if they are a non-entity

but they are the product

of long hours

of hard work

by those who know the importance

of these sacred creations

for they will hold everything that will ever really matter,

On the walk home from the library today I happened upon the most dainty little nest lying beside a tree. I balanced it gingerly among the countless books and for the remainder of the walk I had time to ponder my love of nests. I looked at it's beige and brown color and upon closer inspection admired silver hairs wound through dried flower petals. My own home may not be fancy but after all these years I am pleased with how well it houses my greatest creation, my family.

Some of the greatest work goes unnoticed by the world

but luckily it's not the world we're doing it for.