Escape To Ridgeway

Cherry

By skinner_jennifer

Thu, 12 Sep 2024
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Flashes not bolting

Thunder done booming

Rain no longer popping

Remoteness of peaceful healing

Trail reflective in puddles appearing

Strolling before soft daylight fading

 

Copse of trees where we're heading

Place of winds forever changing

Verges fringed with green entwining

Inquisitive eyes take pleasure peering

Concealed limbs persist in shivering

Will return when winter's sighing.

 

Photo's my own

 

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Comments

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

So nice to see another of your lovely poems Jenny. I hope you're on the mend, or at least on the way to on the mend!

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi insert, glad you liked this poem, it's one of my favourite walks and I do miss being able to walk the Ridgeway so much. 

The pain is still bad, but I have a date for my hip replacement, 30th October, so their's a light at the end of the tunnel...thank goodness.

Many thanks for reading and your concern about my health, it's much appreciated.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

"Place of winds forever changing" your love for this area shines through :0) Have you written of here before, with rooks?
I am glad you are feeling well to write. Is there any news yet about a date for your operation?

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hello Di, there's tranquility about walking the Ridgeway, it's so open and peaceful. I do love the copse of trees, because it's magical standing in amongst them. There's an amazing view the other side of the trees too, where you can see for miles all around...spectacular.

About the date for my hip operation. I'm going in on 30th October and I can't wait for it to happen. Although I'm always a bit scared, because I tend to worry about the things that could go wrong, but that's just me over thinking.

I'm still in a lot of pain and finding life hard, but at least there's a light on the horizon.

Thank you so much for your kind words and reading, I appreciate you commenting too.

Hope you are keeping well.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

Brilliant news about 30th October! I am so glad you will have only a few more weeks, and not wait all through Winter, though serious amounts of fluid must be really painful. I do so hope you will be able to go out to feed your birds and speak with your trees before long XXX

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thank you Di, your words cheered me up.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

I liked your use of rhythm and rhyme in this, Jenny. It gives the feel of a brief enjoyd visit, refreshed by a short brisk stroll. Did you get to the hospital yesterday for a consultaion? Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Rhiannon,

I take your comment as real compliment about the rhythm and rhyme. The photo was taken on 27th September 2023, when I was able to walk. Being able to enjoy walking seems like a long time ago now,

I went for my consoltation with the surgeon and on the scan they found a lot of fluid between the ball and socket, which is probably what's causing much of he pain. I'm due to go in for a hip replacement on 30th October, I hope everything goes well and this time next year I will be out and about once more.

Many thanks for your words of encouragement and your concern on my hip which I'm grateful for.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by celticman on

winter is sighing...me too, I love the sunshine and light, but hey, more time or reading and writing. 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

It's lovely to hear from you Jack.

I think winter gives us time to rest and plan on the year ahead...you're right more time for reading and writing which is always a bonus.

I do prefer autumn and winter months than the summer, and don't even mind the sunshine to a certain degree, not so hot and blaring though.

Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Editors,

the cherries were a lovely surprise that I value so much.

Many thanks.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by airyfairy on

I'm so glad you've got a date for your op, Jenny. Fingers crossed for a brilliant outcome and that you'll soon be out there enjoying your walks again.

I love the words 'winter's sighing'. Sums it up. Another thoroughly enjoyable read from you!

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Airyfairy,

it's been a long time waiting for the right time to get my hip done, so as you can imagine I'm very thankful for now having a date. I'm very grateful for your words of encouragement and I too have my fingers crossed for a brilliant outcome.

Thank you so much for reading this poem and letting me know you liked 'winters sighing.'

Hope you are well.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Jane Hyphen on

I too love the ridgeway, the bits I have walked had plenty of lovely views, historical features and very satisfying to walk on. Trail reflective in puddles appearing, so evocative of this time of year. We've had all the seasons this week. Good news regarding your operation, fingers crossed it will be transformative.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Jane,

this photo was taken about a mile or two from Barbury Castle, and like you say, the views are spectacular all around. With just the wind and the birds it's really such a pleasure to escape to.

I know what you mean about all the seasons in one week, even though it's unusual, I must admit that I've found the temperatures agreeable, as you know I don't like to feel too hot, especially at the moment with my hip.

Many thanks for your kind words about my hip operation, it's so nice to know so many people care, and I really do appreciate your thoughts.

Take care.

Jenny.

 

 

Submitted by marandina on

That's an evocative poem, Jenny. A pen-picture beautifully drawn as always. Just lovely.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Paul,

I wasn't sure about this one, thought I'd write this poem slightly different to the usual, now I'm glad I did.

Delighted you found it beautifully drawn, I couldn't have asked for more.

Many thanks for reading and letting me know your thoughts.

Jenny.