One single impression: Ochre
Roussillon from eyes of a tourist
Roussillon*, Vaucluse, of France
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region
town very red lacks elegance
lovely quaint little place I've been
Houses of red the streets are too
show red ochre's dull resilience
high on hill ochre mine below
viewed from precious vineyard of France
Waiting for Godot** started here
Samuel Beckett's home for the war
tourists come but don't linger near
just a weird spot seen from their car
You can see it too—go
rent a car don't be slow
Photos and Poem Copyright
© 2010 Jimmiehov
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Red ochre, Fe2O3, the anhydrate of yellow ochre (Fe2H2o), which turns red when heated, as this drives off the water ligands.
** Waiting for Godot was finished in 1949 and its first playing was in 1953. Beckett lived in Rousillon earlier during World War II.
** Waiting for Godot was finished in 1949 and its first playing was in 1953. Beckett lived in Rousillon earlier during World War II.
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Prompt word, Ochre, suggested by David Dickens at Nothing Hypothetical
Labels: Driving Pictures, France, One Single Impression, One-Single-Impression, Poem, Sonnet
posted by Jim @ 6/27/2010 12:04:00 AM
13 comments
13 Comments:
this is a fun piece Jim. You make me want to visit, some day. I had no idea that Waiting for Godot began here.
That looks a beautiful place.
A piece of history, some interesting shots. Thank you.
Jim, I like you pictures, poem and the history of the area. It looks like a really interesting place. Some of the red rocks remind me of places out west I have been.
You can see it too—go
rent a car don't be slow
In lighter vain. what if we go fast..
interesting information...thanks Jim!
Your last "don't be slow" made me smile! And after seeing the photos, I can see why you say that. It's a gorgeous place and worth the trip.
Looks like a wonderful place to move through slowly, Jim!
nice post...
you could be fun and educational to all...
I'm sure I would love it there!
Excellent post Jim...a little bit of this- a little bit of that! Loved it! Thanks also for your words of encouragement for me = they are so apreciated!!
Jim, this is such a wonderful use of the prompt. Have fun.
Melanie
hey, thanks for the informative post... had to check out all the links as samuel beckett is an interesting writer of his time... and love france tho we may not always see eye to eye with the french was glad i was able to visit the wonderful country....and of course their excellent tasty wine.. and in the middle of all that humor too... don't go slow... at least let's get outta the car after comin all that way..
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