The Quiet Wisdom of Matilda

On most afternoons, when the courtyard grows warm and peaceful, Matilda sits quietly on the garden bench.
From there, she can see almost everything.
The trees moving softly in the breeze.
The birds visiting the feeder.
The squirrels running along the fence as if they have somewhere very important to be.
And of course, Sheriffa Clarabela patrolling the courtyard with great determination.
Matilda does not rush.
She believes that small moments often hide the most interesting stories.
Sometimes she watches a butterfly rest on a leaf.
Sometimes she listens to Lolo Fig singing in the branches.
And sometimes she simply sits beside Clarabela while the Sheriffa inspects the garden.
“Matilda,” Clarabela once asked, “why do you sit so quietly?”
Matilda thought for a moment.
“Because,” she said gently, “when you are quiet, the world begins to tell you its stories.”
Clarabela considered this very seriously.
Then she narrowed her eyes at a suspicious movement near the wall.
“Very interesting,” the Sheriffa said.
“But I still need to investigate that lizard.”
Matilda smiled.
Because every garden needs someone who chases the mysteries…
and someone who listens to them.

With whiskers and stitches,
Clarabela & Matilda Purrfect🤍