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Beautiful, Paul. 'Carrion crows blink milk-lid eyes' - I love the contrast of the beauty of night and its shadows of crows. The 'ocean of our making' - a line to swoon over. The last stanza and line is so powerful set against the description of...
Ah thanks Paul. Yes, I love bees. I have planted almost every plant in my garden to attract them and in the summer I lie out there on a bean bag and listen to them buzzing busily around me. I have sat out there with the odd bee or damselfly...
Continues to be completely fascinating and moving. Apart from anything, too, it is such a precious record of firsthand experience - it reminds you of what would be lost if you weren't keeping this record. I'm so glad you are. Rachel.
Great poem, Paul. Very
Posted on Wed, 03 Mar 2021
Great poem, Paul. Very evocative, and as Di said, you are left with lots to think about. Some superb lines / images here too. :)
Read full commentPosted in New Amsterdam
An unexpected tale - it's our
Posted on Tue, 02 Mar 2021
An unexpected tale - it's our Pick of the Day. Please share widely.
Read full commentPosted in There Are No Words
Agree with insert - the
Posted on Mon, 01 Mar 2021
Agree with insert - the contrast with your son makes it all the more poignant.
Read full commentPosted in Hand Washing, Glasgow Central
Lovely slice of magic Jenny,
Posted on Thu, 25 Feb 2021
Lovely slice of magic Jenny, you always do that so well. :)
Read full commentPosted in Timely Leisure Spent With You
So beautiful Di, packed with
Posted on Wed, 24 Feb 2021
So beautiful Di, packed with wonderful imagery - and all of my favourite things. A poem that fills you with joy. :)
Read full commentPosted in Getting Ready
Beautiful, Paul. 'Carrion
Posted on Wed, 24 Feb 2021
Beautiful, Paul. 'Carrion crows blink milk-lid eyes' - I love the contrast of the beauty of night and its shadows of crows. The 'ocean of our making' - a line to swoon over. The last stanza and line is so powerful set against the description of...
Read full commentPosted in Forgotten Souls
Ah thanks Paul. Yes, I love
Posted on Wed, 24 Feb 2021
Ah thanks Paul. Yes, I love bees. I have planted almost every plant in my garden to attract them and in the summer I lie out there on a bean bag and listen to them buzzing busily around me. I have sat out there with the odd bee or damselfly...
Read full commentPosted in The Hive
Continues to be completely
Posted on Mon, 22 Feb 2021
Continues to be completely fascinating and moving. Apart from anything, too, it is such a precious record of firsthand experience - it reminds you of what would be lost if you weren't keeping this record. I'm so glad you are. Rachel.
Posted in My New Nemesis
Gorgeous, Di. Love moss
Posted on Sun, 21 Feb 2021
Gorgeous, Di. Love moss swelling, lichen rigged and still deer. I think your nouns and verbs are beautifully threaded. :)
Read full commentPosted in deer
These slices of personal
Posted on Mon, 15 Feb 2021
These slices of personal history are mesmerising and moving. This is our Pick of the Day. Do share on Facebook and Twitter.
Read full commentPosted in 276 Portobello Road
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