The old Fisherman

/ poems, sea

The eyes of a fisherman

In a village by the sea, where whispers flow,
Lived an old fisherman, weathered by the ebb and flow.
His face etched with tales of the ocean's might,
A soul embraced by the twilight's gentle light.

With calloused hands and a heart full of lore,
He sailed the restles...

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Manarola

/ sea

Cinque terre, Liguria - Italy


Manarola, built on a high rock 70 metres above sea level, is one of the most charming and romantic of the Cinque Terre villages. The tiny harbour features a boat ramp, a tiny piazza and picturesque multicoloured houses facing the sea.
The harbour area is filled with...

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Solitude

/ sea

A girl and her dog


These images convey a sense of loneliness, an emotion which is often unwanted and unwelcome. Yet, the following quotes give a measure of how many people enjoy this feeling, in the company of what means more. Needless to say, I have always enjoyed solitude, perhaps because I feel...

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Alassio

/ sea

A stroll down the memory lane


Some of my paintings are inspired by the magnificent scenery of Alassio. In my childhood and youth, I spent all my holidays in this small picturesque resort on the coast of Liguria.
Alassio is where I developed my love for the sea and everything related to it: swimmi...

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Story of Felipe

/ sea

The blue-eyed seagull


I always liked the gulls, despite their noisy arguments and grumpy look. Seeing them glide on the wings of the wind or rest peacefully on the stormy sea is a pleasure that brings me back to my youth when I was lucky enough to meet Felipe.
One day I was at Alassio's house, wh...

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Shell on the beach

/ sea

A Hawaiian saying


The tide recedes but leaves behind seashells on the sand. For every joy that passes, something beautiful remains.

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