Flower and Broken Leaf on the Road

I found this lying on the road, exactly as pictured above.

Sentimental Roof, Dieppe

Tiles that have been placed in a heart motif, to great effect.

Doors: Poem

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Doors

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How do I walk though that closed door

I don't feel welcome anymore

The door that used to be the entry

To another world now remains

Shut against my entreaty:

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Silent, without pity.

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One day I'll come back again

Walk through that door again

I'l be strong enough to knock

And that door will open

I'll enter, I'll walk right in.

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A new life will begin.

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Copyright: Rani Turton

Sculpted Face, Provins, France

Lovely profile, worn out by the elements.

Detail of Wooden Beam , Orleans, France

The imagination of artists and artisans can make the most mundane object into a marvellous one.

Street Art, Grinning Cat, Orleans, France

I love this grinning cat and each time I go to Orelans I check to see if its still there. It is located above the Salle des Thèses, an old historic monument by itself, not far from the Cathedral of Orléans.

Old Tap on Old Wall

This old tap and basin was been integrated into a decor, which is often the case in France.

Old Police Car, France

An old police car that had to be carted along for this car show.

Captivity: Poem

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Captivity

Dried roses, crumbling into dust
All beliefs, convictions and trust
All I have to show for years of believing
Is tracks and traces of dust


Sifted by the wind and rain
Grains of sand fly here and there
Why is it here and now, a single cell
Transfixed, is unable to go anywhere


Much vaunted intellectual autonomy
The roots of epistemology
Senses spin in scented darkness, and
Wait, transfixed like those grains of sand.


Captive to thoughts and inspiration
Distanced by wild pointless aspiration
Waiting for the breeze to come and scatter
My life's blood, my life's matter


Copyright: Rani Turton

Beauty Stop at Auxerre, France

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I was wandering around the fascinating streets of Auxerre when I came across this picturesque beauty institute. The old wooden beams that support this building must be ancient. The two smiling ladies who goodnaturedly agreed to let me photograph them and put them in my blog are so beautiful one certainly feels like walking into this divine beauty institute. It offers beauty care products that are ocean-derived. nfortunately they were closing when I came upon them, but on my next visit to Auxerre, I'll given into temptation. If one comes out looking as beautiful as these two ladies, it will be well worth it.
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Marie France C
3 Place de L'Yonne
Place Saint Nicolas
89000 Auxerre

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Tel: 03 86 52 79 25
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email: mf.chapotin@wanadoo.fr

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With the permission of the above.
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J'errais dans les rues fascinantes d'Auxerre et le hasard m’a conduit vers cet institut de beauté pittoresque. Les poutres en bois qui soutiennent la construction doivent être antiques. Les deux dames souriantes qui ont bien voulu me laisser les photographier pour mon blogue sont si belles que l’on a envie d’entrer. L’Institut propose des produits de beauté dérivés de l'océan. Malheureusement il fermait au moment de mon passage, mais lors de ma prochaine visite à Auxerre, je me laisserai bien tenter. Si l’on en sort aussi belle que ces deux dames, cela en vaudra la peine.