I have slept most of the day
The virus’ worst day
I took the Welsh out for a proper walk late on
It was well after 9 pm
This never happens now.
But they needed the outing.
Every house I knew had a light on, curtains drawn . Mrs Trellis the only exception, as she was playing her piano at the window, her tongue out of the side of her mouth in concentration .
The Randa’s cottage had flowers in the windows as always and the Hoose’s, Smith’s, Richard’s, Ackroyds, ,Velvet voiced Linda’s cottages were little pools of colour and light in the dark and the cold .
I saw no living person , not one apart from Trellis
But I felt their lives behind glowing windows and solar light in the garden.
Even the pub looked quiet and closing and no one except me and Mary ( Roger typically missed it) saw a large vixen totter up High Street , her head held high
We walked home and the Turpin house and Margaret’s bungalow on London Road looked cheerful, and welcoming as did the the little semicircle of houses on Rhodfa Arthur.
Someone has hung solar fairy lights around the lytchgate of the Church
( Islwyn?)
And the walk home was gently illuminated by Christmas lights
How sweet
I'm glad you felt well enough to go for a walk. Your village, as always, sounds magical. (Or maybe it's just the way you write!) I love the painting. Hope tomorrow sees you well on your way to good health. xx
ReplyDeleteI feel better today
DeleteHow very Llareggub.
ReplyDeletelol
DeleteIt’s sounds like a magical little walk despite you feeling so unwell. Glad you were able to do it.
ReplyDeleteGetting the air was great, I went a little stir crazy
DeleteThe reassurance and quiet delight of living in a proper community. Love the idea of Mrs Trellis at her piano. Wonder what she was playing with such concentration?
ReplyDeleteI couldn’t hear , I hope it was a Christmas carol
DeleteThis ailment is really hanging on and getting worse, I'm starting to worry about you!
ReplyDeleteCeci
I feel better today ceci
DeleteVery Gray’s Elergy
ReplyDeleteI thank you
DeleteIt can be fascinating to see a place by night
ReplyDeleteIt changes totally and is much more alive
DeleteThat is beautiful, walked along with you and could see, smell, enjoy every step.
ReplyDeleteSolar fairy lights sound perfect for these suddenly dark days, must look into that on Amazon.
I am glad you rested today. Have you seen a doctor, bronchitis and pneumonia can be treated w antibiotics depending on the strain.
I do not get on with my GP
DeleteI understand perfectly, I'd go to Urgent Care/ ER before I'd call my primary care guy.
DeleteWhat was Mrs T playing, could you hear ?
ReplyDeleteNo, i stopped but no
DeleteA walk in the quiet of night sounds very peaceful and therapeutic. And your depiction of your village is gentle and loving. Makes me feel I'd like an evening walk too.
ReplyDeleteEloquent and kind as always
DeleteAh, restorative sleep and a tranquil walk with Mary after dark. I loved your description of the households you passed and what was likely going on behind the curtains. Love, too, Mrs Trellis' tongue to the side in concentration on the music. Another one for your book, without a doubt.
ReplyDeleteHope you can tell tomorrow that you're over the worst and are feeling better.
Hugs!
I’ve been in college today and our group work was usueful x
DeleteEven at night, your village is a lovely community.
ReplyDeleteHopefully, you are through the worst part of the illness.
I’m much better susan x
DeleteYay!
ReplyDeleteGlad you're feeling better.
XOXO
Yay
DeleteSometimes nothing better than a walk and fresh air.
ReplyDeleteAnd as simple as that xx
DeleteIs Mrs Trellis "living"? I thought she was a goddess.
ReplyDeleteI will orchestrate a visit one day
DeleteI feel like I was walking along with you! You are so good at evocative description!
ReplyDeleteI’d love you too one day deArheart x
DeleteBrava,masterfully written!
ReplyDeleteHoping you feel better soon,-Mary
Thank you deArheart x
DeleteI loved riding the night train as it flew past houses, allowing you just the tiniest glimpses of other people living other lives. I enjoyed this walk with you and the Welsh for the very same reason.
ReplyDeleteVery hitchcock’s rear window
DeleteAren't solar lights a wonderful invention!
ReplyDeleteQuesyptionable
DeleteA peaceful and magical evening walk. The vixen adds to the feeling.
ReplyDeleteI recently had a virus similar to you and I slept for 2 days and then struggled for a few weeks. It kept on resurging somehow and I couldn't shake it off. Have not fully recovered even now. So I hope you get stronger soon and can turn the corner.
I feel much brighter
DeleteA lovely walk
ReplyDeleteI hope that you will soon feel better. It seems to be harder to shake viruses off the older we all get. Take care of yourself. Some chicken soup?
I had chicken broth soup with noodles and prawns
DeleteA peaceful place.
ReplyDeleteHome
DeleteYour description of the scene is very lovely
ReplyDeleteAlison in Wales x
Diolch
DeleteVery 'Under Milk Wood' ... you paint a beautiful picture of your village after dark.
ReplyDeleteYes, that's Llareggub. No Welsh child forgets the name of the village - spell it backwards!
DeleteDynwalert
DeleteDoesn't have quite the giggle factor!
DeleteWe all need. Giggle factor
DeleteYou described your walk so well, John. I hope the long sleep and the walk help you recover quickly.
ReplyDeleteI’ve been in college today , and enjoyed it
DeleteHow did you know it was a vixen and not a dog fox? Especially in the dark.
ReplyDeleteShe had a soprano singing voice.
DeleteAnon , no idea..a guess lol
DeleteThere's a pub in your village? I don't recall you've ever mentioned it before, mind you I forget everything lol. Do you ever go in? The British pub is such a romantic notion!
ReplyDeleteI went last week with my family it’s called The Crown
DeleteSee
https://www.thecrowninntrelawnyd.com/
I’ve voted and I’m worried
ReplyDeleteLee
Fingers crossed Lee xxx
DeleteLovely descriptive writing, brought Dylan Thomas' style to my mind too, though yours is more sane. Hope your health continues to improve. x0x0 N2
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