Above Clun

Cherry

By Rhiannonw

Sat, 09 Feb 2019
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13 comments
 

 (7/2/19)

A sharp shower as we climb
out of the village,
then steeply up the fields
into the wind and sun,
high above Clun,
with the green waves
of Shropshire hills surrounding,
and wide blue sky above
scattered with bright white clouds-puffs.

We walk on, cameras clicking
in all directions
(the benefit of digital
– no need to ration
or regret using up
the afforded few
before the better views appear!)
up and down among the hills
to circle back with
a short time in
the forest –
so dark, so silent and still
except high overhead
the wind in the treetops
whooshing and shaking
the branches, like a passing jet.

[IP: wind – the wind that day wasn't as fierce as at present, but a good sharp, freshening bluster!]

Certificate U
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Countryside explorations
Nature
Inspiration Point (work that responds to our weekly writing cue)
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Comments

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

What can I say Rhiannon? But amazingly descriptive of a perfect walk in such beautiful surroundings.

Just loved the photos too, you've captured everything I love in nature.

Thank you for sharing.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Jenny. So glad you enjoyed the reading, though from the sofa.

I'm always so thankful when we rush to look up what might be a nice walk, and a suitable length, when we have the opportunity to get out, and it does transpire to be really nice. And also that I'm able to get out more with some health issues settling down. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

I'm sorry to hear you've had health issues Rhiannon, but I'm glad it's all settling down. I'm not doing too bad, but just need to take it slowly when walking around.

Take care,

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, Jenny. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

Some lovely description in this Rhiannon, and I'm glad you're able to take these walks and share them with us, so please thank your health from me!

ps: I looked at 'snapping' for ages before I realised what you were talking about - not sure why!

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, Insert. I realised that about 'snapping' every time I read it, and thought that it did become clear as you read on about digital, but maybe it should be modified sometime! It's good to be able to share when you've been blessed with being able to get out again in this lovely countryside.Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

yes, it did become clear once I'd read on (not before I'd wondered whether it was a typo and you'd meant snacks perhaps), but it was a shame it interrupted the flow of reading. I wonder if you could change it for something else? Clicking maybe? That's still a bit ambiguous though - funny isn't it - neither should be!

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, well, that prompted me to look again! I hope the new idea works??

It's funny, sometimes a shock in the flow works, but sometimes it just causes puzzlement and the reader giving up! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

if there's no good reason why not, then 'cameras clicking' sounds better to me, but 'active' is definitely clearer than before

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Done, I agree, thank you! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

Lovely! I liked the contrast you had from the bright open first part to the shady closed in  second. Also, the bit about cameras and not having to worry about cost of film, running out and getting developed. Another kind of freedom? I like your photos and wish they were bigger :0)

I'm so sorry to hear you have not been well. Hope things continue to get better.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, Di. Glad you enjoyed. One can put a pic into the text, but it isn't often done! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks for the cherries on this – the good advice obviously helped! Rhiannon