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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa 
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HOMECOMING BLISS 17 August 2011 The sleepy late afternoon sun slow-gold embraces the houses and gardens in amber love and light like Rembrandt caressing with light and protecting with shadow the subjects he honours. It surprises and delights me every eager homecoming and I glow in reply and submit in joy to the tranquillity. Owl |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
"Submit to the tranquility", I like that. Enjoyed, Ms. E |
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easy1 Senior Member
since 2010-05-22
Posts 1209Southeastern USA |
A well-written and lovely read. I like the comparison of late afternoon light and shadow to a Rembrandt painting. That is the light, and shadow, of experience. |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Your thoughts . . . Lovely, as usual, my friend. j. |
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katahdin Senior Member
since 2010-07-01
Posts 1196ME. In the Shadow of the Mt. |
Another wonderful poem! Enjoyed! Kat >^..^< |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you eg. It brings me great joy to submit to the tranquillity. Thank you, easy1. Rembrandt is one of my favourite painters, amongst, admittedly, many. Thank you, Jimmy, for your heart-warming words. Thank you, Kat. I am glad you enjoyed it. Owl |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
You've made a daily occurrence a very special moment in many minds, Diana. Beautiful.  |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thanks, Karilea. Smiles. They are all very special moments for me. I love the way the late afternoon sun blesses all it touches with a very special light. Owl |
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martiniat8 Senior Member
since 2003-06-21
Posts 897Prague, Bohemia, Czech Republic |
you paint such a peaceful scene  |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Ah, using Rembrandt as a catalyst for light and shadows was inspiring, Owl. ~ Man who stands on toilet is high on pot. ~ |
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shelerellaSP Junior Member
since 2011-08-12
Posts 42 |
mmm... "submit in joy to the tranquility"... love it |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
The late afternoon light has something comforting and special really and you caught it masterfully, dear Diana. Excellent. Love, Margherita |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
beautiful expression and atmosphere, enjoyed it yann |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you, martiniat8. I see this glorious scene (and am very touched by it every time without fail) every afternoon on the way home after work in winter. The gold light falls a little later in summer, but then I see it from my home in my garden and on the houses and trees across a shallow valley. Thank you, Jerry. I adore what Rembrandt does with light and shadow. Thank you, Shelerella. Sometimes I am very stressed at work, but the sky and cloud messages from my guardian angels - my beloved horse, Flicka, my beloved cat, Tigger, and my beloved dog, Daisy – all in Heaven - dissolve my problems, relax my shoulders and light up my smile, and then when I get to the garden suburb in which I live, the scene I described in the poem, adds to it, and I arrive home relaxed and eager to see my dog, Benji and my cat, Cleo who welcome me with as much adoration as I give them on our reunion. Thank you, Margherita. Thank you for saying I caught the late afternoon sun masterfully. It catches me masterfully too. Thank you, Yann. I am glad you enjoyed my poem. Owl |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This is so very beautiful!!! And I know Benji and Cleo add to your bliss... even if not to the tranquillity! *G* |
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Namyh Senior Member
since 2009-01-20
Posts 988 |
Owl - After the daily hustle and bustle of work, it's good to come to a place for thoughts to find some tranquility. Now that's homecoming bliss. Enjoyed. Namyh |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you, Ruth. Yes, Benji and Cleo do most certainly add to my bliss! You understand so well – and it is true that they do not always add to my tranquillity (they can be very demanding of my time which I need so much of to work! Also when they are sick, I worry myself silly – and the vet bills get high as you understand only too well) – giggles – but, surprisingly enough, they often do bring me great tranquillity – especially when they are asleep, usually one on either side of me. Smiles. Hugs to you and meows and purrs to Kate and Colin! Thank you, Namyh. Yes, you are so right. Home is a haven and a castle. Owl |
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