Circle from Craswall 11/1/19

Gold cherry

By Rhiannonw

Fri, 18 Jan 2019
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25 comments
 

Soggy day and squelchy ground,
but rain has gone,
far views have cleared,
air is fresh,
we circle round
through ups and downs
east of the Bluff*
which towers above
with wisps of cloud
drifting, lifting
past its face,
leafless larch, windswept, dead cones,
gorse (some flowers!), browned bracken:
refreshing roam,
but we would like, one warm
and sunny day, to come
again this scene to see well lit.
* Hay Bluff, end of one of the Black Mountain ridges, by Hay-on-Wye

Certificate U
Poem
Countryside explorations
Nature

Comments

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

It must be so breathtaking to catch the views from your exploration. Your photos matched up with the poem and took me away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Thank you for sharing Rhiannon.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Jenny. It's nice to know it took you away to the countryside. Even when it isn't actually sunny, it can be so refreshing and appreciate those views when they could have been hidden by mist and cloud! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

Sounds beautiful (and looks it from the photos - especially those trees) - thank you for sharing another wonderful nature walk Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, Insert. So glad you enjoyed - and so did we, despite the damp and cold! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

… and thanks for cherries, glad when rambles enjoyed by more! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by hilary west on

I love these walks you have, Rhiannon, I am quite jealous. A lovely experience !!!

Hilary     smiley

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, HIlary! We found it difficult to get out often last year, but are trying to be regular now, and it does us good and helps for other responsibiliities. I hope you are well. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Another excellent description of your walks in the Welsh countryside.

Luigi x

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, Luigi. I appreciate your comment. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by airyfairy on

Another lovely piece that takes the reader right along on this countryside exploration, which is why it's our Facebook and Twitter Pick of the Day!  Please do share/retweet if you enjoy it too.

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you for the award! and again, I'm pleased it's been enjoyed. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

Richly deserved, it's BEAUTIFUL, could feel the sweet air and see the colours. Is so interesting how you combine time into it, not just the rhythm of poetry but of your day. They seem sort of like Richard Long sculptures only not so hard. Not about leaving changes in the landscape as you walk through it, more about being part of the changing (if that makes sense!). A lasting piece of art made from a walk which will never be exactly the same ever again because the landscape/weather/your life will always be different

 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Di. I often think it sad when people think/say I've done that, been there, and don't seem to realise the variety of a landscape or even a visit to any town, so much changes with the weather and plants etc. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

yes. I wonder if walking through the same small area every day or so, all year, lots of years, you feel the changes better because not distracted by everything being new? Like saying you love someone if you only meet them once, and loving someone you are with all your lives

have to say, your walking poems are making me want to visit the Welsh borders like anything :0)

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Time like a fourth dimension - the changing scene day by day. And we grow in knowing someone, especially if we are close and know love for them, and that love growing more in understanding as we know them better, even though it means we know their failings better too! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Jane Hyphen on

You take us on your journey Rhiannon with your descriptions of texture, weather and flora. I can feel the fresh air of my face and see the leafless larch. I particularly like the last line and the way you've arranged those final words.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Jane. That's good to know. And I was rather happy myself with how that last line worked out in the end, after a few tries that just weren't working. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by moor land on

I really like the descripion of the Bluff and vegetation, 'leafless larch' is lovely alliteration.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, you clearly have an eye for seeing the detail of beauty and interest around you, too. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on

A zig-zag of adventure with words to match. Well done.  

Richard L. Provencher

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Richard. We have wonderful countryside over here too! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on

You are a very good writer, R. 

Richard L. Provencher

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Oh, thank you!! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Beekery on

Vivid images inspire a longing for the UK. It is such a lovely and enriching poem You've iillustrated so many feelings of a painful longing for the beautiful countryside; I identify so well.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

And where do you live now, and did live?? Thank you for your comment, and I hope you enjoyed that taste of hiraeth! Rhiannon