Fading Light

A wonderfully gloomy day that never seemed properly sunlit. The light in the house was thick and soft, blurred edges and very soft shadows, rooms full of a gentle grey light. Electric light cut them ruthlessly; I read recently that electric light banishes darkness but candlelight illuminates it. The light began to go at 3.30pm, as if it had given up. Milder but a raw edge to the day despite higher temperatures.