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Wednesday, 15 October 2014

As the days grow colder ...

and the nights get darker,
she remembers summer days ... 
fields of Tuscan sunflowers ...
 and tinkling bells around the necks of mountain goats ... 
Gingerly crossing a gently swaying bridge,
suspended over a river ...
swimming in clear mountain water.
She remembers the unending sound of water over rock,
cricket clicks, heat haze blur
 and the warmth of the sun on her face.
She has a longing in her that will not go away ...

14 comments:

Shrimpton and Perfect said...

I'm really missing the sun and warmth too. All this rain has been very dreary.

Jean
x

Pennyblossoms said...

What lovely summery memories.
Thanks for sharing on this miserable grey day when I am stuffed full of cold!!
Zxx

Rosemary said...

It has only rained for the past three days but it feels like a lifetime ago since the warm summer sun.

Emma Kate at Paint and Style said...

Time to book a holiday then! I know just how you feel but we shouldn't complain, it's not even cold. It's the dark and dreariness that gets to me. xx

rusty duck said...

I hate winter. I know there are many people who love it. But try as I might, I can't.

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

What fabulous memories that a new season raises from slumber. LOVELY PHOTOS!

Jan said...

As much as I miss the freshness of Summer I love the crunchy sounds of Fall. We live at the edge of a forest and have a busy population of squirrels and chipmunks collecting Winter's stash.

Things and Thoughts said...

You should live here where the summer is still going on...29 Celcius at the moment! And I should live where you are, I hate this weather, too much sun...

homemade@myplace said...

….. I really understand that feeling ……
xxxxxx Ale

Vix said...

...and that's why I'm spending every available moment searching for flights! xxx

Jen said...

Such lovely memories. I know what you mean about the longing. Two years ago I went to New Mexico, and I yearn for it.

The Dainty Dolls House said...

So beautiful. I miss the hot sun already as well.But, we'll get through. These are great pictures for precious memories :)) Have a great weekend doll xx

Amy at love made my home said...

Beautiful summer memories!! xx

Willow said...

Oh I could actually feel that longing , such a wonderful trip that must have been for certain ( as we well know from your pictures and post ...gives me a longing even)