Sitting in A field at dawn


Sometimes your actions seem to mirror exactly the soundtrack you are listening to, and this morning, I experienced such an event, which proved to be rather moving.
At 7.45 , somewhat blurry eyed I led the dogs down the lane for their first walk of the day, They don't "do" mornings very well at all ,so the walk is somewhat pedestrian and relaxed in nature, In actual fact the pace of the walk seemed to  mirror the music I was listening on my ipod, which turned out to be John Barry's theme from "Somewhere in Time".
We walked into the sheep field just down the lane and ambled slowly to the style where we sat looking back at the lights of the village. The wind was gusting strongly, but it was not cold, and as I sat down on the damp grass, each one of the dogs quietly took up position next to me, all of them touching a leg, thigh and an arm, a habit which is both comforting and rather sweet.
Moments later we were joined by Albert, who rubbed his head against each of the dog's faces in turn ( including Constance) and the six of us shared the peaceful morning air as John Barry's melancholy music played on.

24 comments:

  1. I liked that writing; very nice! and yes, it seems like a lot of 'moments' take on songs/lyrics~ In fact, when I'm at a loss for words, that's exactly what I look to to help me seek what it is I'm feeling...

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  2. it's always so special when animals join with you out of choice- no thought of food involved!

    this morning after I'd mucked out I went back into the field to check Bruce's rug.

    It was about the same time as your sitdown (such a still quiet morning here, clouding over after the frost)and after I'd adjusted his buckles I walked back to the gate and stood watching the clouds and birds, and he left eating the grass and just came and stood next to me, nose on my arm.

    I felt quite touched that he was sharing the moment- we must've stood for 5 minutes or so.

    xx

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  3. Why do we struggle so with life when really all that is wonderful is free.
    You painted a truly lovely and moving picture.
    Thank you
    Briony

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  4. That music is so beautiful, I listened to it with tears rolling down my cheeks; and I can just imagine your scenario in a film with that soundtrack. Lovely.

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  5. I love all of John Barry's music especially the theme to Dances with Wolves. So sorry to hear of his death.

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  6. Lovely music. He left us with a great legacy.x

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  7. What a wonderful way to begin a day.

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  8. I love that music and the film. Very atmospheric.

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  9. so sweet. It's moments and memories like this that help on the harder days.

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  10. Your animals must have sensed your calm.
    Lovely post John. Heartwarming.

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  11. The canine desire to touch humans is, as you say, very special. Our lot do it too.

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  12. A really nice post, John! I'm there at the moment, (only it's Jill slobbering me with kisses)

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  13. That was a beautiful entry. I think that, for a moment, we were all sitting there with you.

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  14. Another of your beautiful, touching, calming stories to enchant my morning. Thank you, John.

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  15. What a wonderful way to start the day.

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  16. I can listen to that music all day. Sounds like a good memory for ya.

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  17. John the romantic, lovely!

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  18. Beautiful music - thanks! I can just picture your moment with the dogs. I've missed something somewhere, though - who/what is Albert? No doggy in my life at this time, but Emma the Calico Queen always likes to lie on top of me - a lap, legs in the recliner, or my hip when I'm in bed!

    Nancy in Iowa

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  19. Anonymous8:41 pm

    Oh well done, John! A moment of quiet intimacy beautifully chronicled. You have a way of capturing that kind of thing, y'know, reminding me of the "why" when wrestling through some of the harder parts. Thanks for this today.
    Diaxxx

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  20. One of life's simple pleasures...

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  21. I've owned that cassette (yes, cassette) since it was released. It's timeless.

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  22. perfect music for your day's habit. Thank you for sharing!

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  23. a true country moment where everything seems at peace with the world......

    Gill in Canada

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