Tina takes us on a journey to present our world through the lens of Aesop’s Fable,” The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse.” In her post here Tina invites us to show differences and similarities between the two environments. As always with Lens-Artists, we are allowed to explore the themes in our own creative way, so today I’m offering a little different spin.

Oh, I’m a country mouse, for sure! You can’t see me, because I am burrowed under the dune grass in a nice nest I’ve dug into the sand for myself and my family.

Lots of other animals roam through my beach-side meadow, but they don’t bother me. There’s plenty to eat here with lots of grains I can store away for winter, and bugs I can catch when I’m out and about.

Dogs like to sniff after me and try to pounce, but I’m fast enough to get away – they sure have fun trying to catch me though!

What I have to watch out for is the Birds of Prey, like this Harrier. They live in the trees nearby and scout over the meadow all day long. They float slowly, very close to the ground, and if they see me out foraging, I’m their next meal. Yikes!

Eagles and Hawks also thrive in this part of the country, and they have sharp eyes that can spot me from far away, before I even know they’re on the hunt. So, even though living out here in my country meadow by the beach is generally tranquil and plentiful, I still have to be careful. I love it here though, and wouldn’t have it any other way!

On your walk with life, please honor our earth, encourage dignity and share kindness. 🐾