Far from the Madding Crowd by danob
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Boscastle had played it's Part in the life of Thomas Hardy he met his first wife Emma while he worked as an Architect to restore the Church of St Juliot, and never got over the death of his Cornish wife..
She encouraged him to write and his novels are some of the best ever written in the English language.. Later he wrote many poems, one of which from an old cornish word for Boscastle came the following extract.. And perhaps suits the lone figure standing at the cliff.
And to me, though Time's unflinching rigour,
In mindless rote, has ruled from sight
The substance now, one phantom figure
Remains on the slope, as when that night
Saw us alight.
I look and see it there, shrinking, shrinking,
I look back at it amid the rain
For the very last time; for my sand is sinking,
And I shall traverse old love's domain
Never again.
Thomas Hardy
Comments (35)
very dramatic picture!!!!
Thanks for the poetry, nice, but the image is great too.
beautiful place as always :)
Beautiful photography Danny, and thank you for sharing the very deep felt poem with us too, it was very beautiful, hugs Jane xx
What a beautiful place Great capture and presentation I have up a new one too hope you drop by Hugs Susan~
You have truly brought Hardy to life Danny. What a fine piece this is. Congrats!
This evokes huge emotions in me... Gosh it strikes deep! Most amazing image and words by this wonderful author Danny! WOW!
Excellent work, amazing atmosphere!!
Splendid and fabulous landscape Daniel....!!!!
Excellent capture!
Great capture of the countryside and the lone figure, nice poem also, well done Danny..
wonderful capture!!
Excellent capture.
Fantastic place, colors and atmosphere, my friend!!!
Very nice photo!
Wonderful! The photo and words go together so well.
wow Danny, this is just awesome, the mood and this tiny figure just at the right place...and the words fit so well
Fantastic light and mood. Superb shot
Danny this is such a lovely image, really a epic feel to it. The story really made it complete
The poem goes very well with the dramatic landscape. Is that a phone box in case of emergencies? Down here you can never find one when you want it.
Awesome!
Wonderful capture.
beautiful image and thanks for posting the poem as well, i enjoyed looking and reading
TERRIFIC SHOT AND TITLE!
Another beautiful landscape!!!!!
That’s really great, dear Daniel !!! An absolutely stunning shot !!! 5***** Hugs Karin:)
Beautiful landscape picture and a wonderful presentation.
Thomas Hardy lives in this. How very lovely. CC
Beautiful work!
Splendid view which illustrates so well this beautiful poem !