Out at night walking
The light is lovely on this cold night, around me an ancient culture sleeps. Dark shadows offer a glimpse in the past. Yet it is a multitude of bright red lights, interspersed with just as many white and straw coloured one that have caught my attention. They have carried me back to a time before humanity roamed the world in motor cars. Such a different time. The path turns and I am greeted by glowing church windows. Home at Last..
Footnotes.. the above is an account of my late night walk with my elderly dog Robbie .. I am frustrated by a cold, please forgive my sluggishness at commenting.
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A powerful voice. Well done.
Many thanks Connie
It all thins down at night, doesn’t it? The veneer of civilisation, I mean
Very true, and a great comment Neil
Sounds like it was a very contemplative walk. Lovely description of the lights and where your thoughts took you. And well done Robbie for making it to 15 and still look youthful. I hope your cold gets better quickly, Michael.
Many thanks Margaret. Evening walking with Robbie has inspired me to write on many occasion.
Your dog is lovely. I enjoyed the contemplative moments of your walk.
Thank you so much Sandra,
A great walk, I love how you describe it. And your Robbie looks like the bestest boi.
I count myself fortunate to have these walks with Robbie. I hope tonight to see falling meteorites,. Hopefully stimulating my muse
The cold makes everything sharper and more… more!
Nicely done, Michael.
Thank you so much Dale. I am grateful particularly as at the moment my sluggish brain makes my commenting erratic Mike
What a contemplative walk you and Robbie had. Congrats to him on his milestone – and you on helping him maintain his puppy looks!
What a lovely comment, thank you, it was appreciated. As I struggle to comment,
Love your story and your pooch. I imagine he’s great company during your evening walks and quite an inspiration. Feel better soon!
Thank you for your kind thoughts.
Michael, I liked the way your mind went from the present to the past and then back to the present and then the thankfulness in being home. Robbie looks very good for his age. What a fine looking fellow he is 🙂
Both Robbie and me, right appreciated your comments
Lovely imagery Michael – and Robbie looks a cutie, he reminds me of my beautiful Joss, sadly no longer with me ❤️
Our four legged friends give us so much, so sorry about Joss. Mike
This is a lovely post. I was walking right there beside you 🙂
Thank you Linda, I have walked the same route twice today,
Lovely contemplations. I could imagine the scene. I especially liked the line, “around me an ancient culture sleeps.” Robbie looks precious and spry. I hope you feel better soon, Michael!
Thank you Brenda for your kind comments
I like the sacred atmosphere as you and Robbie walk a crisp winter night.
Nature often surprises me, even in the depths of winter
Dear Michael,
Nicely written contemplation. Hope you’re over your cold soon.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thank you Rochelle, being able to write for Friday Fictioneers is good therapy for me.