13 January
morning sun shines onto a small table
but in the night one can imagine
reading Dickens by candlelight
capturing the light
Shining through the branches of a big old pine tree
When Joe comes home from working nights he flops his cap down on the kitchen table. It is an Irish sculls cap and when he wears it with his mask at work they say he looks like a Southie (Irish part of Boston) bank robber. I just like the way it looks on my kitchen table and I’m glad he’s not a bank robber. My sister had to get some scans in Boston and spent the week at my mums. I had them up for dinner one night. This isn’t the greatest picture of her...I think I caught her in mid-chew. Sunday I met with both of my daughters and my grandchildren. We were the only ones in the pizza place and felt comfortable taking our masks off while we ate. It was the first time we’ve all been together in such a very long time. It brought me to tears. I rise before the sun most mornings and see it coming up over the neighboring houses like ribbons of orange and indigo light. One morning this week I happened to glance up and see the crescent moon setting behind the big, old pine while the sky was
No bell? Reminds me of the phrase "bell, book, and candle" that was used in a rite of ex-communication. Your photo, however, is very sweet and gentle.
ReplyDeleteLovely scene! I think I'd rather read by daylight than by candlelight. I might fall asleep on Dickens.
ReplyDeletevery calming peaceful image.
ReplyDeleteand how peaceful that would be, by candle light or sun...
ReplyDeletenicely executed image :)
ReplyDeleteI think it is best to read Dickens by the candlelight. For some reason it just sets up the mood. Big armchair, candlelight and you are back in his time.
ReplyDeleteLovely poem and picture.
ReplyDeleteWarm greetings
JetteMajken
Such a peaceful shot. Yes, it would suit Dickens nicely.
ReplyDeleteI like that pic, peaceful. :-)
ReplyDeleteI left a comment but got an "error" in return, so I´ll try again: I like the pic, it´s peaceful. :-)
ReplyDeleteagain another brilliant textured photo, I love dickens but not by candlelight these ol' eyes of mine wouldn't be happy ;-).
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful! And peaceful!
ReplyDeleteJust lovely
ReplyDeleteDickens and candlelight is delicious :)
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day :)
Mormor
So soft and and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteNicely presented, have a great week♪ http://lauriekazmierczak.com/puddle-world/
ReplyDeleteLove your photos!!
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