"To plunge into water, to move one's whole body in its wild and graceful beauty, to twist about in its pure depths, this is for me a delight only comparable to love." - Paul Valéry
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4 comments:
Great quote.
Beautiful composition Sally!
I wish you a nice weekend, Karl
Sydney's swimmer Sally sometimes sees shimmering sunny sights! Stupendious!
To Mr Paul Valéry
love comes and love goes, but crystal clear water glistening in the sunshine lasts for ever. Bliss.
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