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The Poetry of Life...

11.14.2013 •

There is not a particle of life which does not bear poetry within it ― Gustave Flaubert

These photos were taken a couple weeks ago on the morning my family left Gers (in southwest France) headed north to Paris. That morning seems like a lifetime ago… we had a 9-hour drive ahead of us, feeling heavy-hearted after saying goodbye to my husband's aging and ailing father. Several years ago, he traded in the rain and cold of Normandy for the warm rejuvenating sunlight of the South.

Driving away felt different this time, the light more luminous...


16 comments

  1. Pride In Photos BeautyNovember 14, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    Saying goodbye is never an easy thing to do. The rolling hills are so majestic in your photos.

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    1. CatherineNovember 16, 2013 at 4:33 PM

      Thank you Laurie. Goodbyes are always so hard,... my aunt has this strategy where she slinks away before the very last goodbye, it makes it easier on her.

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  2. tiarastantrumsNovember 14, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    oh so sorry for your sadness - but those photos are stunning

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  3. Kim Cunningham November 14, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    I can feel the angst of your words in leaving. Leaving is never easy. I'm thankful for the time you were given! These images are so beautiful. What a gorgeous countryside!

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  4. Pieni LintuNovember 14, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    Your photos are so beautiful!!

    Hugs! <3

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  5. AnonymousNovember 14, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    Oh, stunning. The light is more luminous. I love photos of open spaces.

    MA

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  6. Angela RamseyNovember 14, 2013 at 10:13 PM

    WOW! I love all the negative space!!

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  7. SharonNovember 14, 2013 at 10:44 PM

    These photos will be a lovely tribute to his memory. My favorite is the second one, with the tree and so much light in the sky. Beautiful.

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  8. BarbNovember 14, 2013 at 11:29 PM

    Catherine, The sweep of the land is gorgeous. The light dusting the landscapes is very special. I hope your visit is a good memory - these photos will remind you.

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  9. karmNovember 15, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    such luminous images, catherine! just beautiful, and calming... the first one is my favourite :-)

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  10. betty manousosNovember 15, 2013 at 1:49 PM

    oh, so sorry for your sadness...but i totally enjoyed your photos with my favourite being the first one. superb

    i just loved your photography/blog!

    visiting via little things friday~

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  11. aspiritofsimplicityNovember 16, 2013 at 5:52 AM

    these pictures are so very beautiful.

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  12. CatherineNovember 16, 2013 at 4:40 PM

    Ladies, thank you for your very kind comments… I appreciate it so so much.

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  13. AllieNovember 17, 2013 at 7:19 PM

    beautiful!!

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  14. Katherines CornerNovember 17, 2013 at 10:54 PM

    hugsssssssssssssssssssssssssssss Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop. ♥

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  15. TheDaydreamerNovember 19, 2013 at 11:54 AM

    Dear Catherine,
    As time passes, it gets increasingly difficult to say goodbye as we never know what lies ahead...or rather, we fear what lies ahead. Light symbolizes hope for me and the promise of newfound serenity. And your pictures show just that.

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