A Rainy Day at the Dover Train Station
How heavy fell the rain that day and there were just a few travellers at the Dover station waiting for the next train to other promising destinations… We were all patiently waiting on the platform,except for a very impatient train commuter who was restlessly going up and down and looking at the station clock persistently …
a regular train commuter
moving around non-stop …
so restive …
uneasy
looking at everybody and everything
felt so sorry he was alone and so anxious …
When it came closer to me I didn’t hesitate to ask him where he was going to and if he had bought a ticket … He said he had a ticket already and that he was going down to the beach near the White Cliffs to meet the rest of the seagull family and go fishing …
it was overcast and all looked grey
here he comes to meet the rest of the seagull family …
the seagull’s destination
I felt so happy after chatting with him,but I started making connections and thinking of my Orpheus,the little Bard … who was confined in the ” gold” cage … Very unfair I thought,all birds should be free and fly high,but what about Pandora,our sweet cat,who flirts with him,amused by his sweet notes ♬♬(◦’⌣’◦)♬♬ ♬♬(◦’⌣’◦)♬♬ Or because …. ? No,I thought,he is confined but safe … But,was he happy ? He must be,otherwise he wouldn’t sing …
Orpheus,our first-class Troubadour
Orpheus is a great Troubadour
But,what about Pandora ? Does she really like him or she will … if I set Orpheus free … ?
Pandora … I don’t trust you …
Do you really like his notes ♬♬(◦’⌣’◦)♬♬ Or …. ?
if he was not happy he wouldn’t ♬♬(◦’⌣’◦)♬♬
OM ! I’ll Miss the Train …… I’ll Miss the Train … I Have to Leave All My Thoughts Behind and Get On …
It was A Rainy Day in Dover,but I was Happy I had met the Impatient Train Commuter,the great Fisher-Seagull …
Dover,The White Cliffs and the Seagull’s Destination …
a rainy day in Dover
it was overcast and raining,but the castle didn’t lose its majesty
The Castle was Magnificent even under heavy rain …
The Rain Droplets Still on my Camera Lens and My Thoughts,with The Impatient Train Commuter and the Confined Orpheus, Become Words …
Thoughts and Photos that Become Words …
My Space in the Immense Universe 
Have just been writing about Dover in my next novel (well, Dover in 1683), but I love coincidences (because there aren’t any!) and, no matter, I enjoyed this lovely post for its own sake! Blessings, Diane
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By: bardessdmdenton on 17/04/2014
at 01:42
Thaaaaank U Diane ! Your novel ‘ Dover in 1683’ sounds interesting !
Looking forward to it ! Doda 🙂 xxx
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By: DG MARYOGA on 01/05/2014
at 01:55
Hi Doda…
Wonderful post. I particularly enjoyed the dove ‘ s itinerray. Great photos and your words follow them truly well.
Nice my dear friend, thanks for sharing and best wishes, Aquileana 🙂
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By: Aquileana on 15/04/2014
at 20:01
Thanks kindly Aquileana for your kind comment,you have my love ♥♥♥ as always ,Doda 🙂 xxx
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By: DG MARYOGA on 01/05/2014
at 01:52
Pandora is adorable. Lovely post. 🙂
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By: Aditix on 15/04/2014
at 19:22
Pandora thanks you and sends you her love ♥♥♥
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By: DG MARYOGA on 01/05/2014
at 01:49
Great story, Doda, and I love the way you presented all your photographs. I enjoyed this, finally able to get here to read it. (smile) Thank you!! Love, Amy
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By: Amy Pinkrose on 14/04/2014
at 18:18
Thank you dear Amy 🙂 So glad you liked my seagull story and the photos.My hubby and I just loved him as he was restlessly going around the train platform as if he was waiting for the train …
Take care,love and hugs , Doda 🙂
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By: DG MARYOGA on 14/04/2014
at 18:41
You’ve gained a Totem, Doda. The Seagull. Love, Amy
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By: Amy Pinkrose on 14/04/2014
at 19:18
Oh dear,oh dear Amy ! How nicely you have put it !!!
Yes,a totem ! The energy of the seagull spoke to me on that rainy day.Up to now I have had only one totem,The Fox,as I have been feeding a big fox family for many years now.I will write a post on that sometime.Thank you so much for mentioning it ;I don’t know why,but I feel very happy you mentioned that.You have your own way to touch people,dear Amy.Love and big hugs, Doda 🙂 xxx
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By: DG MARYOGA on 14/04/2014
at 21:31
You are welcome, dearest Doda. I am thrilled you felt Truth in my words. Thank you. Love, Amy
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By: Amy Pinkrose on 15/04/2014
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♡ (◠‿◠✿) ♡ (◠‿◠✿ !!! Big ((( hugs )))
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By: DG MARYOGA on 29/04/2014
at 04:22
Great post, Doda! I loved the photos and your narrative. I love seagulls and am so glad this one had you to talk to. Since we have been having so little rain for so long here, I never mind hearing stories about rainy days. Hugs and blessings, Natalie 🙂
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By: Natalie Scarberry on 14/04/2014
at 05:53
Thank you Natalie ! Glad you appreciated my Dover experience and the seagull story.I love Dover,I have been there many times,but I have never seen it dry … Take care, hugs,Doda 🙂
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By: DG MARYOGA on 14/04/2014
at 14:30
good story!!!! beautiful photos! i love it! ciao!!! amica!!!
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By: acasadisimi on 13/04/2014
at 23:46
Thaaaaank you,Sami !!! Glad you enjoyed what I shared with you !
Ciao Amica 🙂 ((( hugs )))
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By: DG MARYOGA on 14/04/2014
at 01:03
I love it! How brilliant to use the bird to tell the story, Doda! Castle looks majestic in rain. I love the post. 🙂 Have a great day, Doda!
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By: Amy on 13/04/2014
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Many thanks for your approving comment,dear Amy 🙂 ! I’m so delighted you enjoyed it :).Yes,the castle had more magic under the rain and there was also an outdoor performance history related which so much I enjoyed under the rain !!! The gloomy weather made me feel I was living in the past among medieval knights and princesses … (((hugs ))) Doda 🙂
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By: DG MARYOGA on 14/04/2014
at 01:17
Enjoyed reading your beautiful post, as always! (((Hugs))) 🙂
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By: Amy on 14/04/2014
at 01:31
Thaaaank you dear friend Amy !!! You are such a consistent and kind follower/friend 🙂 Big ((( hugs ))) , Doda 🙂
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By: DG MARYOGA on 14/04/2014
at 01:56
This is such a wonderful picture/word musing story. There are sea gulls at my lake high in the mountains…..and even in the snow. I can’t understand why they came when they could be warmer by the sea.
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By: Gretchen Del Rio on 13/04/2014
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Did my humble post touch a remarkable painter like you,Gretchen ? Then,I must be proud of it … 🙂 .Much appreciated,my friend 🙂
I know where you live,it’s high in the mountains,but I am not surprised you get seagull visits.We also have them visiting Mount.Penteli where I live,but it happens only spring time,as if looking for something they miss near the sea.I’m sure there is a good reason behind it.Nature never stops surprising us …
Love (◠‿◠✿) ♡ (◠‿◠✿) ♡ and xxxxxxxx ,Doda 🙂
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By: DG MARYOGA on 14/04/2014
at 01:30
Your words brought a smile to my face, and I thoroughly enjoyed the sightseeing tour. Terrific photos. Also enjoyed the serenade!
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By: Jet Eliot on 13/04/2014
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Thanks a million,dear Jet !!! I am so delighted you enjoyed the sightseeing tour thanks to Mr Dover Seagull 😉 ,and Orpheus’ serenade 🙂 too. You are so sweet ; BTW,I so much like your writing style and the gordeous reads you share with us 🙂 (((hugs ))) ,Doda xxx
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By: DG MARYOGA on 14/04/2014
at 01:41
My dear Doda, what tenderness there in his story we are connected to all living beings, only what we ignore, a big hug and thank you for filling my heart with sweet sentiments.
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By: María.. (@sandarwai) on 13/04/2014
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OM ! Maria,Dear !!! Thank you so very much for coming by and commenting ! I am absolutely delighted you liked the post and our new feathered friend from Dover.All my love to you and to your beautiful country,Argentina !!!!! Love ♥♥♥ and kind thoughts to you and yours , Doda xxxxxxxxxxx :):):)
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By: DG MARYOGA on 13/04/2014
at 06:10
Just wonderful, Doda! Sorry you had such bad weather. But on the bright side, you seemed to have made a new friend! 😉
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By: Linda Arthur Tejera on 13/04/2014
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Absolutely,dear Linda ! Every cloud has a silver lining … And the seagull stole my heart ; who bothered about the rain … Hugs 🙂
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By: DG MARYOGA on 13/04/2014
at 04:02
Good story and photos!
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By: neihtn2012 on 13/04/2014
at 02:22
Thaaaank you !!! So glad you enjoyed it 🙂
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By: DG MARYOGA on 13/04/2014
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