- a night to remember - by Titia

Fractal • Atmosphere/Mood • posted on Apr 17, 2007

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Only now I've arrived at catching this night in words. Fragments have been flowing through my mind. I have "eternalised" this night in my thoughts. By living and feeling it very consciously. Now when I close my eyes and think back, I can see and feel those peaceful hours again. No... nothing important, no deep thoughts, no great expectations. But just. Being quietly happy... Living. Being allowed to live. It was in the beginning of december. The latest chemo had ended three weeks ago. The next one was at hand. The last few days before a cure usually were the best. ************************************************************** My bed is placed in the living room, next to a large window. I rarely close the curtains - the garden is sheltered and I like to look at that part of it. Slowly the clouds glide past the moon. Eternal movement. From left to right. Past. Present. Future... The word "contemporary" springs to my mind...I don't know why. For a long time this word has been having an uncomprehended meaning to me. Pale silvery moonbeams caress the leaves in the garden. Even this late in the year the trees and plants are still adorned in green. The sounds of the day have ebbed away. Most of them at least. I hear the ticking of the heating pipes. The clock. The humming of the refrigerator. A distant car. This night feels peaceful. I close my eyes. Some hours later I wake up again. I need to go to the bathroom. Somewhat reluctantly I remove the warm covers. Slowly I let both my feet touch the floor. Having arrived there, I gently allow my weight to rest on them. My crutches are close by. Carefully I close the covers behind me. Quietly I place one foot before the other. Until I am in the back kitchen. The bathroom. Through the window in the back kitchen I notice the moonbeams kissing the ground here as well. The trees. The horse meadow. I walk up to the window and look... ah... one of the kittens... Manny. I look for the key and open the door. With a soft mew Manny enters. He caresses my legs with the soft fur of his tail and with his small head. Questioningly he looks up at me and mews again, a little bit louder this time. Gently I lift him to my shoulder. His favourite place. He sounds so happy. Purring he turnes about from one side to the other. He doesn't have much hold, but he's still quite small. Now my neck and cheeks are gently caressed by his smooth fur. A scent of hay. He must just have been in the horse shed. Jump. Manny contentedly walks on into the kitchen. I walk back to my bed again and snugly crawl up under the covers. There's still some warmth left. A moment later I hear catfood being nibbled When I open my eyes again it's almost morning. I'm slumbering. After a while I hear some stumbling upstairs. My husband has awoken. Shortly after he enters the room. I smile. He smiles. He walks up to me. A kiss on my mouth. Our eyes kiss each other. A new day... love, Titia ...I am not satisfied with the picture of the cat, but he hates modelling...

Comments (23)

fractalinda

12:53AM | Tue, 17 April 2007

Reading your experience brings my spirit to life. You are all about life, Titia; a gift from God- life and- yes, you. Beautiful memories of a beautiful night and a glorious awakening on the morrow. Manny knows of the magic, the life secret that radiates from the inside-out. Beautiful thoughts and visions and image. Thank you.

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Heztia

1:06AM | Tue, 17 April 2007

Wow very powerful and beautiful, Excellent story and render! ;0) Heztia

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clydedough

2:29AM | Tue, 17 April 2007

fractalinda said it beautifully, thank you for the insight and the soft picture!

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DennisReed

3:06AM | Tue, 17 April 2007

Wonderful and touching words Titia! BIG HUGS!

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Juliette.Gribnau

3:11AM | Tue, 17 April 2007

gorgeous !!!

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mansco

5:09AM | Tue, 17 April 2007

Lovely touching words and picture. ;O)

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CarolSassy

7:47AM | Tue, 17 April 2007

Thank you for this peek into your life! xoxoxo's (:

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PhotoAntics

7:53AM | Tue, 17 April 2007

Titia, Your words are a beautiful visualization. Thank you for sharing this small "peace" of your world. Hugs! Diane

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soepie17

8:33AM | Tue, 17 April 2007

Zit hier zowaar met een beetje natte oogjes, het leven vraagt veel van me op het moment, maar je woorden geven hoop, veel hoop!! Dank je!!

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Richardphotos

8:50AM | Tue, 17 April 2007

excellent writing and I was wondering where the cat was until I scrolled down. I thought I was missing seeing something

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clbsmiley

9:25AM | Tue, 17 April 2007

Very Beautiful Dear !!!!! I admire you. Your pictures are wonderful. Enjoy your hours day or night. Appreciating Gods creations. Thanking him for everyday. Amen. clbsmiley

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Henny31

10:06AM | Tue, 17 April 2007

So much we all can learn from you.. to live the way expressed in this beautiful letter. you really know how to LIVE. SEE and FEEL the small things in life, what a peace!!

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lior

10:19AM | Tue, 17 April 2007

Excellent composition:gorgeous!

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FractaliaNo1

10:38AM | Tue, 17 April 2007

Wonderful!

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kansas

11:07AM | Tue, 17 April 2007

Thank you for sharing these special impressions in words and in your art. You have taught me how to enjoy each precious second of time. God bless you.

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