I sit alone in the orange grove
Peace and warmth surround me
This place is a sheltered cove
I sit alone in the orange grove
Allowing my mind to freely rove
Wind chimes tinkle in a nearby tree
I sit alone in the orange grove
Peace and warmth surround me

I am a native Texan who has lived for the past 30 years in Southern California. I am a published author of both short memoir and fiction, a two-time Pushcart nominee, a nationally award-winning writing coach, an editor, as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. In addition, I am the mother of three grown daughters of whom I am extremely proud, a grandmother of four darling children and the wife of a man I still love after 44 years. View all posts by lenleatherwood