Tuesday, 26 April 2011

Farewell my love

Leaving Firenze is always difficult. On the eve of previous departures, I was always trying to grasp one-final-image or experience, to capture it's essence; but everything always seemed to pale into insignificance against her beauty and my feelings.

Today however as I sat on Ponte Santa Trinita eating a gelati and admiring the midday sun's reflection of the Ponte Vecchio in the Arno River, I felt the still and silent truth that just as Summer follows Winter - One day I will return - and for now that gives me the grace and ease to flow out of Firenze. 

What is it about Firenze that you love so much? I wish that I could find the words to express the engimatic sensations and sensibilities that Italy (or Firenze) ignites within me - but I can't because...

Love...
goes beyond rhyme or reason,
can surpasses good and bad times,
is transient, cyclical, life giving and engaging,
should be cherished, nurtured and protected,
changes everything from that moment on,
asks for reckless abadonment, vulnerability and courage,
can move mountains,
makes you weep, laugh and fly,
gives you the innocence and wonder of a child,
ignites all your senses,
curbs your inhibitions,
and gives liberty and life.

Some people search their whole lives for personal expression, fullfillment, synergy and passion. I feel blessed to have found it here.

Farewell my love... until next time we meet.

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