There is a place
Where I go
When lost in thought
A place of solitude
In quiet repose
Surrounded by flowers
The scent of the meadow
The sun's warm glow
The song of wild grasses
And Nature's boundless flow
A place where just 'being'
Is enough...
Poem - Dianne Dawes - ♥
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For my dear friend C.B.
14 comments:
Beautiful poem, my dear, full of sentiments... I hope you are well.
♥hug and ♥kisses. Have a beautiful blessed weekend
Crissi
Thank you dear Crissi for your sweet words and wishes. I am well thanks apart from having a cold. I hope you are well? I hope all of your little cats are well too?
Have a beautiful and blessed week dear friend.
Hugs and kisses, Dianne ❤️
I like 'being' too. Isn't it good to be 'out of focus'? Of all the flowers in the picture, I'd like to be one of the 'out of focus', maybe, the one right in the background. Nameless. In fact, that film that I'm trying to make is all about the being the 'out of focus'. Unnameable. And then, I could just be...
I went to Chawton Library. It's not that long that it's been open. Edward, her brother, went there. She called it, the 'Great House'. Currently, I am reading 'Pamela' by Samuel Richardson (http://www.gutenberg.org/files/6124/6124-h/6124-h.htm). I've got up to Letter XII, this morning. Starting to get interesting... This idea of virtue interests me. Eliza Haywood cynically mocked Samuel Richardson with her works but I understand that, of course, some women in that time still entertained the idea of virtue and why not? Richardson's 'Pamela' released in 1740, with revisions in the following years, was hugely popular amongst male and female readers. Austen, too, was no doubt aware of his work. Yes, a well-chosen marriage was important for a woman then but I feel sure that Austen understood that virtue, too, was important for the sake of virtue and not for some selfish, personal reason only. Since the 1980's, Haywood has become popular amongst feminist writers, such is the modern appetite for the sensational and resisting of the male ego at any cost. Maybe, it has swung too far the other way. Who knows? All I know, there was a time. A different time. Of mutual respect between gentlemen and gentlewomen. A time, long ago, lost through the 'progress' of 'enlightenment'.
As always, dutifully yours, C.B.
http://www.mycozyclassics.com/2012/09/22/jane-austen-the-literary-child-of-richardson-and-fielding/
https://austenprose.com/2010/08/10/jane-austen-and-the-father-of-the-novel-samuel-richardson/
http://www.lynn-shepherd.com/blog/jane-austen-and-the-%E2%80%98father-of-the-novel%E2%80%99/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/arts/0/21122727
:-)
Dearest C.B.
Yes it is good when just 'being' is enough, out of focus to enjoy one's solitude. My 'place' is a mix of real experiences and a lot of imagination. I can imagine so much but it's not the same as real experiences, just a compromise. I wondered how your film was coming along. 'Being' and 'Out of Focus' will be a difficult concept for a film but I'm sure you will manage to produce something brilliant.
You have given me a lot of reading to do. I don't think that virtue is wrong or old fashioned, I feel that we all need a moral compass to guide us through life. I am not opposed to relationships, though I have not had one myself. Probably because I haven't sought one nor met someone whom I thought I could love. I don't believe in casual sex, there has to be some respect and affection. I am certainly not a feminist, well not in the extreme sense. I do like some equal rights for women but I agree that there should be equal respect between a gentleman and a gentlewoman. I wouldn't like to go back to the times of Pamela and other characters from the books I have read. I think most women, not all are much more fortunate in their choices now. They can work and earn an income and not be married off to someone who is not of their choice in order to survive. However I am aware that this freedom does not exist in many cultures. I have had a cursory look at the synopsis of the story of Pamela. I would not like to have a man forcing himself upon me and making unwanted sexual advances. Nor could he buy my affection with second hand clothes and shoes. I must not be too judgemental of Pamela's choice to marry this man, it was a different age and her opportunities were few. I would not like to see her live a life of servitude. I shall read the whole story before I make any more assumptions. I did enjoy the film 'Tom Jones', I think because it had a comedic theme one overlooked the immorality, it was very funny. Believe me I am not a prude. Thank you for all of the links, so very kind of you to think of me. It's a cold, wet and miserable day but I must go out. Take care dear one, much love, your friend Dianne. xoxoxox
Hello dear C.B., I am about half way through the book, Letter XX and anxious to read what hapoens next! So far I have found that the Master is an impulsive and devious fellow, blaming Pamela for his lack of control! If Pamela did not resist his unwanted sexual advances he would use her badly! Then she would be ruined and disgraced and outcast! I am hoping to finish reading the book this evening.
As always, dutifully yours, D.D. :-) xoxox
Dearest C.B., please bear with me my dear I am reading the last letter now and hold grave fears for dear Pamela. The Master's cruelty to her, the vile names he has called her, his devious nature, the pain he has caused her. How could he ever redeem himself? Nothing could induce me to love this man. I was hoping for a happy ending but sometimes, most times that is not possible. For instance Hardy's 'Tess of the D'Urbervilles' and Lawrence's 'Sons and Lovers'. I hope to finish this long chapter tonight, that is if I have the time.
As always, your dutiful D.D.
Goodnight, dear one. xoxox
Dearest C.B. I am sorry my dear if you have stopped by expecting my opinion of the book. I am still reading the last chapter, 'tis a long chapter. So much has been happening and I am wondering how dear Pamela is going to extricate herself from this unbearable situation in which she finds herself and the horrid people who keep her imprisoned. I also fear for the fate of the poor Reverend Williams. I hope dear Pamela has the strength to endure her sad plight and if nothing else will save her, having kept herself chaste and virtuous is in itself a great reward. If I could devote my time to reading the book only I would have finished by now but alas I have so much else to do. I have not had the time to write a poem. Until next time I remain your most dutiful servant. Your dear friend D.D. xoxoxo
Dearest Dianne. I had expected a different turning out yet I too encountered an extremely long chapter to endure toward the end! Still reading it, I admit! Samuel Richardson touches me greater than Henry Fielding, I profer. Perhaps, it is his candour and closeness to the human state? Let me know your thoughts, do please. I remain yours indeed sincerely, C.B.
Dearest C.B., I don't feel so bad now that I hear you are still reading the last chapter. ''Tis a long chapter with many twists and turns and now quite a surprising change in the attitudes of the main characters. I am still not assured of the sincerity of this master. Yes, Samuel Richardson has a good depth of understanding of the feelings and fears of young Pamela. At 16 she is still a child though he gives her character the maturity of someone older. I shall read on my dear and proffer my opinion when I have finished the book. Take care dear one, I remain yours sincerely, D.D. xoxox
Yann Tiersen: Porz Goret
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwwwWz6Ef3I
Dearest C.B, thank you my dear you are so thoughtful for thinking of me and sending me the link to this beautiful piece of piano music by Yann Tiersen. It is delightful, yet melancholy too, it touches the heart. The scenery is so lovely. I guess this place is Porz Goret on the island of Ushant, a beautiful place for his recital, surrounded by green grasses and the water beyond.
Now to Pamela! I am still reading the last long chapter. I cannot believe that she is considering marriage to this man. Has she forgotten all of the trials and misery he has put her through? I would like to think he could change. She is so forgiving, I had hoped for her sake that he would change but is it in his nature to be such a changed man? I don't have an answer yet. I did read something that pleased me. The master spoke of 'a turning in the road that goes round a meadow which has a pleasant foot-way by the side of a little brook and a double row of lime trees on each side.' I could imagine this and how lovely a place it would be. I hope I will have my final opinion of this book soon and I will share it with you. I look forward to your view on this story. Take care dear one! I remain yours sincerely, D.D. xoxoxox
Love is a Mystery : Ludovico Einaudi
https://youtu.be/guvY8Qbac7E
Love is a mystery
It takes me by surprise
Like ripples on the water
I am carried along
Its beauty takes over
I have no control
I become the music
And the heart of this song...
Prose - Dianne Dawes
Pour C.B.
I composed this little poem for you many years back.
Le Matin - Yann Tiersen
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6Q71FZzZ61o
Dear C.B. I love this music as it reminds me of you!
Yours Sincerely, D.D. X
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