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Monday 7 October 2013

Burning bright ...

... Summer returned,
for a day.
Mid afternoon they headed for the coast,
to make the most of a rare October day ...
 ... the short distance from home, a long way away.  
Warmed, they read and watched.
They were joined by friends, 
struggling with sudden loss and sadness.
They shared food and a sea air tonic.
The little ones played,
running wildly ...
... happily muddied and salt water washed.
Sunlight dimmed ...
fishermen dotted the shore, lighting beacons.
As day burned to night ...
... they were reluctant to leave,
unsure of when they will return.


22 comments:

Ashley cramp said...

Looks Idyllic...I'm sorry to hear of your friends sadness, but it is lovely that they could spend the day with you and yours, I'm sure it helped?
d x

Vintage Sheet Addict said...

Sounds like just what your friends needed :) x

Streetcomber said...

It's sometimes healing just to be outside.

millefeuilles said...

I'm popping in quietly to say how touched I was by your words on dear Madelief's blog. You words perfect in my humble opinion. I have been aware of her husband's illness since he was diagnosed and, I'm sure you will agree, Madelief has never ceased to amaze me this year with her upbeat determination to stay positive on her blog.

Warmest wishes from France,

Stephanie

Willow said...

Get together out in nature, so soothing to the soul ~ beautiful time.

Kristie said...

Marina,

Your photos are beautiful. I'm glad you were able to visit the coast and spend time with friends who I am sure were warmed by your friendship. Looks like lil man also had fun playing with friends too.

It has finally started to feel a bit like fall here. We had a bit of a scare thinking we would get some high winds and loads of rain from the storm Karen but it fizzled out (thank you God). While we did get some rain, it wasn't a big deal after all.

Rosemary said...

Your friends are fortunate to have you to help them through their sorrows.
Thanks you for your words about Madelief - a further sadness that has touched us all deeply today.

Vix said...

What a wonderful day you had. You should have gone back today and taken me, it's been fabulously warm here! x

The Dainty Dolls House said...

Looks just perfect xx

Outcast said...

I noticed that myself Jane, that we've had a good few days that have gone completely against the grain of Autumn/Winter the last few days, long may it last! Is this what you'd call an Indian Summer?

Flaming Nora said...

A tonic all round.
Beautiful day.

flowers on my table said...

Dear Vintage Jane, I am so terribly sorry but I somehow missed your lovely comment on my blog. How very kind of you.
This post was very touching. I am not sure who it is about, but there are so many of my blogging friends suffering at the moment, that it makes me think of them all. God bless.Linda x

homemade@myplace said...

...a little poem...touching!
xxxxx Ale

Jen said...

Such a lovely, lyrical post and wonderful pictures. I especially love the one of the little cars and trucks in the sand and pebbles. I'm glad your friends got to spend some time with you.

greenthumb said...

I hope your friends find there way out of there sadness, I smiled when you said summer had returned for a day, we had winter for a day.

Jacqui Galloway said...

A perfect day x

Maria said...

~ A beautiful post and beautifully written....Memories to keep for always...I am thinking of keeping summer 2013 bottled up neatly in my heart to call upon during the long cold winter...Sending thoughts to your dear friend in their time of sadness...God bless....hugs Maria x

Things and Thoughts said...

I'm really touched about all this dear Marina.We must support each other, even virtually.
Thank you for all your kind words and thoughts, it always helps...
Big hugs
Olympia

CEM MANIAS said...

So beautiful! Amazing! Manuela

The Reed Warbler said...

Thank you so much for becoming my latest follower!
It's the first time I visit your blog and it hit me right away...beautiful pictures of a memorable day.It says something about how valuable friendship is.Anita xx

nilly said...

I love your photos - the glimpses of warm orange moving us towards the sunset.
But brrrr - the wind is howling round our chimneys today!

Anonymous said...

A lovely sea sojourn. Especially love the pic with the match box cars in the sand. :)

Carmen