Companionable Silence! (PiPs)

Taken at Port William, Wigtownshire, Scotland. 'The Fisherman' bronze statue has a dedication to the poem by W.H. Davies called

'Leisure'



What is this life if, full of care,

We have no time to stand and stare.

No time to stand beneath the boughs
And stare as long as sheep or cows.

No time to see, when woods we pass,
Where squirrels hide their nuts in grass.

No time to see, in broad daylight,
Streams full of stars, like skies at night.

No time to turn at Beauty's glance,
And watch her feet, how they can dance.

No time to wait till her mouth can
Enrich that smile her eyes began.

A poor life this if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare.

I would have to agree it is not a bad outlook on life and the fisherman's outlook is pretty good too!!

The statue has been standing here alone, leaning on this fence for many years. I was delighted that he has a companion now, at least temporarily, although I am not sure her crocheted clothing will withstand the Scottish weather for long! She seems to be equally as taciturn as the Fisherman, although she has brought along her guitar to strum and soothe any troubles he may have.!! But I do have to say her colourful apparel doesn't make me think her music may be gentle, - more rock chick!! The poor man may not be able to hear himself think!!

I have added a song called 'Still' by Lionel Richie as a link

www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBAkONUjukk

Best viewed large, I think. Many thanks