The Bench is a beautifully written piece full of atmosphere and description provoked by a bench in view from the window of an apartment in Montmarte. The work draws you into the scenes seen by the author as if you are there.
"On a slow summer’s evening, one of my favourite things to do is settle down, windows thrown open, watching the comings and goings of that small corner of Montmartre. Two worn brown, wooden park benches sit opposite each other, visible through the foliage. An elaborate old iron street lamp illuminates the triangular section of the square as the evening falls, providing me with a brief glimpse into the lives of the park residents. A series of live shorts, or still lifes, no TV necessary."
The author is one of my customers for Marjorie's Yard and a keen supporter of my Family Link Up project. Gill has given up the roaming views of the Lake District to follow a desire to live in Monmartre, out of her love of Paris and French living. You can follow her blog posts on Zen and the Art of Being in Paris
