Bathed in dappled sunlight, The trees hold me in a cosseted embrace. Their crowns swaying with the breeze, Branches singing me a soothing lullaby. Bird song reigns, wild and untempered, Melting away my worried mind, Full of human busy-ness. The air is changed here, Yew and ash and birch and beech, Mixing into the perfect…
Month: June 2022
Bury Ditches
Today the ditches are on fire. Bushes of broom and gorse glow like hot embers. Their flowers lively bright flames, All a-dancing. Below the ground is parched. Ants crawl on a mission over my trainers. I’m invading their space. Nudging my way through the overgrown outer ring. All around the settlement is quiet. Save from…