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Home is so Sad

Home is so sad. It stays as it was left,
Shaped to the comfort of the last to go
As if to win them back. Instead, bereft
Of anyone to please, it withers so,
Having no heart to put aside the theft

And turn again to what it started as,
A joyous shot at how things ought to be,
Long fallen wide. You can see how it was:
Look at the pictures and the cutlery.
The music in the piano stool. That vase.

by Philip Larkin
Uploaded09/03/2012 - 16:39
CategoryStill Life
Shutter Speed1/10
Aperturef/8
LensN/A
ISO800
Focal Length43mm
Views/Likes62/0

nonur
Posted 09/03/2012 - 17:04 Link
Very clever juxtaposition of this shot with Larkin's poem, Andrew. And yes,when you think, it's really so sad for us all. I should mention the details I like, the frame that is not straight, the damp stains on the upper part of the wall and of course the photographs that are left behind together with the indicator of time. They all combine to make this sad but unforgettable shot. Well done!
Regards,
Nezih
Edited by nonur: 09/03/2012 - 17:10
carkaci
Posted 09/03/2012 - 17:13 Link
Great photograph ! So meaningful and beautiful !
Regards;

Emre
autumnlight
Posted 09/03/2012 - 21:55 Link
I really like this Andrew so meaningful to many, is it in a museum?
Blaze
Posted 09/03/2012 - 22:31 Link
Nostalgic and atmospheric, a reminder of times gone by - a lovely shot with a tinge of sadness.
bwlchmawr
Posted 10/03/2012 - 05:44 Link
Thanks folks.
autumnlight wrote:
I really like this Andrew so meaningful to many, is it in a museum?

Yes, sort of Maria. The open air Museum of Welsh Life near Cardiff.
Best wishes,

Andrew

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sandinista
Posted 10/03/2012 - 08:29 Link
This reminds me of the transient and ephemeral nature of our time on this planet. Great image and words to match.
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trixie
Posted 10/03/2012 - 10:21 Link
Such a sad photo Andrew but it brings back memories that many of us will have thank you for sharing a the poem too by Larkin. Best wishes Trixie
pauljay
Posted 10/03/2012 - 18:57 Link
Most poignant!
Paul.

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autumnlight
Posted 11/03/2012 - 13:29 Link
bwlchmawr wrote:
Thanks folks.
autumnlight wrote:
I really like this Andrew so meaningful to many, is it in a museum?

Yes, sort of Maria. The open air Museum of Welsh Life near Cardiff.

Thank you for the info Andrew.

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