Abbey Of Astoend: A Bygone Age.

Thursday 19 November 2009

A Bygone Age.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...: Another fine picture; 19 November 2009 at 11:33
GYPSYWOMAN said...: how absolutely beautiful - such a regal structure and you've captured it all!; 21 November 2009 at 11:37
Unknown said...: Thank you Keith. We do well on the old buildings in the UK. Plenty of interest around practically everywhere.; 22 November 2009 at 10:21
Unknown said...: Yes it is indeed a fine old building. A lot of them are now owned by the National Trust and visitors are allowed inside to look around.; 22 November 2009 at 10:23

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.