La Paloma

...I would love to walk down the aisle to this song.

Sat back, soaking up the sound of it in the classical guitar.

Every time I hear it, I can't help but think of my future husband.
I think of how much we yearn to begin a new life together.
Waiting for this chapter in life can be so painful yet exciting!
So, the song is very romantic, somber, yet full of hope.

Thank you, Wikipedia and iTunes.
Life is bittersweet.
Le sigh...

''The motif of "La Paloma" (the dove) can be traced back to an episode that occurred in 492 BC preliminary to Darius' invasion of Greece, a time when the white dove had not yet been seen in Europe.^[1] The Persian fleet under Mardonius was caught in a storm off the shore of Mount Athos and being wrecked when the Greeks observed white doves escaping from the sinking Persian ships. This inspired the notion that such birds bring home a final message of love from a sailor who is lost at sea. This theme that a final link of love overcomes death and separation is reflected in "La Paloma". While the lyrics may not always be true to the original, the soul of the song seems to survive all attempts to recast it in whatever new form and shape there may be and is able to express the tension between separation with loneliness, even death, and love.''

-Wikipedia

1. Photo from OnceWed