Abbey Of Astoend: Looking Over the River

Monday, 15 June 2009

Looking Over the River

2 comments:

Anonymous said...: Excellent, you don`t say which river but a great place, come home after a days sailing, moor the boat then up the steps into the back door.

Heiko; 15 June 2009 at 14:15
Unknown said...: Hi Heiko.

The photograph was taken from the Bodinnick-Fowey ferry. The river is the Fowey estuary. Yes even do a spot of fishing from the back door. Actually I have seen a small outboard hauled up into what I can only describe as a garage.It looked timeless.
Hope you are enjoying your retirement.; 15 June 2009 at 14:26

Li Po

(Li Bai Li Po)

Drinking Alone with the Moon

A pot of wine among the flowers.

I drink alone, no friend with me.

I raise a cup to invite the moon.

He and my shadow and I make three.

The moon does not know how to drink;

My shadow mimes my capering;

But I'll make merry with them both-

And soon enough it will be Spring.

I sing- the moon moves to and fro.

I dance- my shadow leaps and sways.

Still sober, we exchange our joys.

Drunk- and we'll go our separate ways.

Let's pledge- beyond human ties- to be friends,

And meet where the Silver River ends.