onto the quiet of Schulhof Square -
leaving the busy clippety-cloppety
of the Fiaker horses on Steindlgasse behind me -
when the Angelus bells started calling
the faithful to pause for a moment.
the walls of the
Church of the Nine Choirs of Angels
a chorus of female voices rose
to sing the Evensong,
"Angelus Domini nuntiavit Mariae ... ".
in front of Palais Obizzi
swayed slowly in the evening breeze.
the evening shades were rising higher, over
the elegant portal and the Baroque façade.
were waiting for their evening meal.
illuminated the flowers
and set the blue vase ablaze.
and the little square settled
into the quiet of the evening.
the sun, and with her
the last golden evening light,
were gone.
of the singing nuns.
Photographed
at Schulhof Square
7 May, 2009
© by Merisi
Beautiful. I can hear that clippety-cloppety!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun few minutes you just gave me Merisi. Thank you-- and you sure have a way (beautiful) with Virgin Mary images.
ReplyDeleteWhat a charming little vignette!
ReplyDeleteOh such a charming story so beautifully illustrated. I could hear the singing.
ReplyDeleteSuperb (and white) as usual
ReplyDeleteOh Merisa, I love that Princess tree. I couldn't take my eyes off of it. I too love church bells. They definitely make you want to pause and enjoy the day.
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Thank you for your kind comments,
ReplyDeletethey make my day!
A wonderful day to all of you,
Merisi
You have a little story here that is as elegant as your photographs...
ReplyDeleteMerisi, I want to comment everyday but my reaction is always the same - GASP! BEAUTIFUL! This post and your latest one, help take the edge off the 100 degree heat! Danke!!!
ReplyDeleteLove this peak into the church and the last of the singing nuns.
ReplyDeleteVery nice. With the images and the words you've well described that magic atmosphere.
ReplyDeleteI'm a Paris Breakfast fan, clicked on your post ... wow, this post is great ... absolutely GREAT pics ... thanks
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