Finding the Castle in the village of Richard's Castle.

Gold cherry

By Rhiannonw

Tue, 15 Jun 2021
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Waves of ox-eye daisies shaking in the breeze –
bright big white, and purple vetch, clover red,
red campion and buttercups.
Little old stone church cemetery
up through the new extension, a new gate and
access now to the scattered castle ruins
– narrow mown paths through high nettles
(hold your arms high – difficult for children!)
– a solitary foxglove sentinel,
up the old steps to the top of the ruined keep
everything clothed in lush growth, ruins just peeping
– look far, look wide, high trees nearby,
and over the countryside to the hills.

Certificate U
Poem
Countryside explorations
Nature
Autobiography

Comments

Submitted by marandina on

Some lovely images, Rhiannon. A recent trip?

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Yes, thanks. Just a short way up the road from here. I'm still fairly confined and a bit up and down with some health issues. So it was much appreciated and enjoyed! Rihiannon

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

off to google Richard Castle now - I love the way they mow little paths through wild areas now - so much nicer than just blasting it all away

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Yes, though I think my grandchildren would have had difficulties with the encroaching nettles! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks for the cherries. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by LittleRedHat on

Beautiful imagery. I love the use of colour!

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you so much. That's a lovely comment! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

So glad to see you have escaped the house to write this detailed account, I feel I have been there. It sounds wonderful with all the flowers, and I liked the foxglove sentinel, you pick up everything important. I do hope your health continues to improve, Rhiannon xx

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you very much, Di. We both like to notice beautiful detail! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Mark Burrow on

A fine poem, with some lovely imagery, which shows how important it is to take pleasure in the small moments.

This is our Pick of the Day -- please do share on Social. 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Mark. Glad you enjoyed it, and yes, it is good to notice special small things and times.

And thank you for POD. Glad to share this so enjoyable visit! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Mark, I just realised I'd left the 's off Richard in the title, changed it and I may have messed up the address link by so doing? Sorry! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Mark Burrow on

Ah, that's a shame -- I've deleted the posts on Facebook and Twitter but it'll be fine here. Thanks for letting me know. 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

What an interesting place you describe in this poem Rhiannon. It sounds like such a peaceful trip out and a wonderful location to explore.

Very much enjoyed.

Jenny.

 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Jenny. Yes, and the far views expanding as you climb up the keep ruins! Rhiannon