Mary Louise Nipper June 18, 2010 Principles of Composition ENG0099 KP Instructor Wilson Week 6 Assignment 3 Final Draft “The Sun Porch” I awoke early this morning, anxious to get out to the sun porch with my coffee. There is nothing I know of that compares to that first cup in the morning, and being in the place I love the most, enjoying my coffee is what I call a, “ Heavenly” experience. I find that in the daily hustle and bustle of grandkids, housework and cooking, I can get pretty stressed out and to destress I go to my,” Place of Tranquility.” I bask in the glorious surroundings that soothe my soul and calm my mind. Directly to the right of the sun porch is the gold fish pond. All is quiet except for the bubbling sound the water makes as it flows from the fountain, casting ripples upon a sea of glass as the sun sends down her reflection. I am reminded of how the “Sugar Plum Fairies” glide ever so gently while performing, each step lovingly adorned with grace that flows from one another in harmonious fashion. I see the sun ascending to greet us with the morning light. She spreads her warm blanket upon the earth like winter’s fallen snow. Amazement captivates my being as I watch the flowers open up, stretching in an upward motion to receive the warmthness she so graciously sends. Delicate to the touch are the petals of the gladiolus in the garden not far from the sun porch. They are exquisite in their various shades of color: the majestic purple stands tall and erect, the lovely white reveals the essence of purity: the pretty pinks are saturated with preciousness, and not forgotten are the yellow ones that are tender to the touch and become golden in the sun. They all have their special place in the garden and are viewed affectionately. On the left of my favorite place are the gardenia bushes, unlike the white of the gladiolus, they are the color of antique white and the petals are more dense. When a gentle breeze is blowing this little flower lets off a...