near Orcop

By Rhiannonw

Thu, 13 Jan 2022
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16 comments
 

4/1/22

Circling the hill, half way up,
soft mud track
high above the Herefordshire plain
lumpy hills criss-cross it here and there
and far north the white satellite dishes
at Madley near the Wye
shine out, catch the sun.
Sunlight patches on trees and grass
sharp biting breeze
pheasant feeding containers.
Corvids circle noisily above.

Up through the wood and out on top
views west now and sunset colours tingeing,
sparkly bright cloud edging from hidden sun.,

 

Certificate U
Poem
Countryside explorations
Nature

Comments

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

For the welfare of our health, there can be nothing better than taking a ramble though such beautiful scenery. Your poem said it all for me...breathtaking.

Jenny.

 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Jenny. I'm glad I managed to catch that for you! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

This is lovely Rhiannon - I'm very envious of your location!

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you. At least I can share it a bit then! And especially appreciating getting out in it again sometimes, though still a bit uncertain. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

I think you mentioned you were unwell? I'm glad to hear you're improving enough to get out and about though

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks. I had to have an op, but it doesn't seem to have solved the problems, but yes, appreciating getting out a bit now! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

I'm sorry to hear it didn't make things any better - hope they have a plan B!

 

Submitted by Turlough on

Being a bit nosey, I went and googled Orcop as I had no idea where it is, though the word Herefordshire is a bit of a giveaway. That is indeed a beautiful part of England and your beautiful poem certainly does it justice. 

And another lovely walk ... isn't a walk in the countryside a marvellous thing?!

Turlough

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Yes, very reviving! Thank you. There is actually an Orcop hill, but this was another small one nearby! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by catherine poarch on

I had to google Orcop and corvids! It looks lovely. Your poem has the pace of a walk and the feeling of a hilltop and looking to the distance. Hope you are better soon, take care.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Catherine. My family and I have been very taken with 'Sloth' from your book! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by catherine poarch on

Wow - thank you so much, Rhiannon! Both for getting a copy and for letting me know. Have a lovely weekend. Hope the skies stay blue up there. smiley

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

Gorgeous, Rhiannon! Am so glad you got out to enjoy the landscape and write another beautiful walking poem. I have such a clear picture in my mind from reading this :0)

Sorry that your operation didn't have the desired effect. You are very brave going for these long walks, and I love reading the poems they inspire! I hope your hospital know what to do now, to help. As Cathering says, you look after yourself

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Di. Glad you enjoyed it too! Though things are a bit difficult back and fore, I've a lot to be thankful for and know the Lord's help, often in particular ways, and am getting out a bit more as you see! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Rhiannon

What a lovely poetic description of this place.

Jean Day

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you! I hope you are well. Rhiannon