Dusk in Highwood ...

After watching Paddington at The Rex, Tessa and I walked  from The Old School House to Highwood - we left those we loved in bright rooms - 

In the twilight sky I saw a pale full moon - delicate clouds were suffused with the colours of sunset - fish slept in the gentle river - the shining rails pointed to heaven - over our heads were webs of fine branches - the thatched cottages were empty, their cold chimneys full of secrets - shadowy horses moved across darkening fields - 

At Highwood, near a noble house, we saw some deer, beautiful and still in the dusk - we stood watching them for many minutes - a wave of pity and longing flowed through my heart - I wanted this precious time to last forever - 

 

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January 2 2015

Highwood

Isle of Purbeck