“It is the hour when from the boughs
The nightingale's high note is heard;
It is the hour when lovers' vows
Seem sweet in every whispered word;
And gentle winds, and waters near,
Make music to the lonely ear.
Each flower the dews have lightly wet,
And in the sky the stars are met,
And on the wave is deeper blue,
And on the leaf a browner hue,
And in the heaven that clear obscure,
So softly dark, and darkly pure.
Which follows the decline of day,
As twilight melts beneath the moon away.”
Lord Byron
(George Gordon Noel Byron)

Comments
Eileen
Yes waking, Eileen. The lake has thawed since last here 2 weeks ago. Love it! Will be looking for the return of my loons tomorrow ... a sure sign of spring! The equinox sets directly in front ... we are so blessed. Year round, each evening unique, our sunsets are awesome!
Love Tawas, Lindalou. You are sure to have a lovely vacation and if you get north to Lost Lake, keep in touch since we are here as much as possible and right up the hill from Smokey's :) You also have an open invitation to visit me back home in the garden.
Hi Kate! If there are vampires, they would love 'hidden' spring-fed Hubbard Lake 'jewel of the north' as does your fun friend who has a place here. Wonder where? It's a big lake (27 miles around) but ... would be fun to connect. So, come and introduce us :)
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'hugs from afar'
Thank you, Karin. Happy to be here this weekend, I'm blessed. The remains of the day is my favorite!
Hi Rose. That is exactly how I feel ... in Paradise! I crave sunsets but I love my back home life, and often feel in Paradise there too. I'm double blessed!
Thank you, Kanak! I'm in awe of where you live and your beautiful images too!
Thank you, Cher. Each sunset is unique ... happy to be here to enjoy.
Thanks Jewel. Enjoy your lovely weather!
That's my framed beloved 'lonesome pine', Rick. A very photogenic tree. Thank you.
Having trouble with my net connections at the moment, keeps popping on and off a lot.
Got Virgin coming out thurs, hoping to have it fixed and working all the time.
You always manage to capture its beauty, like no other.
Noel, welcome and thank you. Wow! Just visited ... what a fun life ... awesome!
Dear Marysol ... you are a light in my life. Thank you.