It took a while for today's project to grow and take shape. Over the past few days several things came together which eventually gave me a very clear idea of how I wanted to do this. So, here they are: 151 candles - every one of them lit for somebody.
I thought of many different things I could say to explain this. In the end, I decided to let somebody else speak (or rather sing) for me - and for everyone else.
'May it be an evening star shines down upon you.
May it be when darkness falls your heart will be true.
You walk a lonely road.
Oh, how far you are from home.
Mornië utúlië. [Darkness has come.]
Believe and you will find your way.
Mornië alantië [Darkness has fallen.]
A promise lives within you now.
May it be the shadow's call will fly away.
May it be you journey on to light the day.
When the night is overcome,
You may rise to find the sun.
Mornië utúlië. [Darkness has come.]
Believe and you will find your way.
Mornië alantië [Darkness has fallen.]
A promise lives within you now.
A promise lives within you now.'
(enya)
I had a very special night, and I'm lacking words to describe it (in any language that I know).
But to you who are reading this: You may be sure there's a candle in there for you, too.
Love,
Lena
(P.S.: Just for me and for completeness:)
Wow, this is... I'm actually lost for words. Awesome doesn't even come close!!
ReplyDeleteUnbelievably beautiful.
I would really like to have seen this ;]
Thank you for this beautiful picture and the beautiful song, I have now stuck in my head!
Which leaves me with nothing to say but:
Nai cala Earendilo tiruva vantalya!
[May the light of Earendil watch over your journey.]
Lili
When I read your post I had to hold back my tears... Thank you for enlightening my day.
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I really, really, really, love this one. That's a lot of candles to light, keep lit, and photograph in good time. Fantastic!
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