So – So Cold!
So – So Cold! The dawn creeps in beyond the curtains – where the preparation drags with time, A last residue of Imbolc – dispersed with age old knockings – adding rhythm to a rhyme! On the strike of ten … Continue reading →
Category Archives: The Grove Diary
A Gatekeeper’s Welcome!
A Gatekeeper’s Welcome! Rolling through the countryside via the scenic route – edging my way to noon, Admiring a taste of my history with a traditional flavour – under the sun and moon! Taking the chance to remove – the … Continue reading →
The Watchtower & the Dead Tree!
The Watchtower & the Dead Tree! Tumbling is the greeting stream’s preamble – nature’s welcome for our morning ramble, The fog it leaves its fingerprints upon the timeless hills – and their rain spent waters flow! Fresh with the withdrawal … Continue reading →
A Winter Gathering!
A Winter Gathering! Part 1 Together for the Solstice gathering – under the early afternoon grey, To escort the Sun-wheel to a closing – on its dying final day, Nature sits at resting – as the breeze calmly stands its … Continue reading →
As Autumn Share’s Its Fall!
As Autumn Share’s Its Fall! The steady light rain – falls on the diagonal – as late morning comes around, Rings of constant reflective ripples – refreshing the puddles adorning of the ground! The water table bordering on the slippery … Continue reading →
Samhain Eve!
Samhain Eve! Tiny droplets of moisture decorating the dampness of the dawning, Glinting in the milky mirk of sunlight – lighting up the morning, The receding mists and fading greys – following the elemental flow for days, Outbreak the smiles … Continue reading →
Season of the Apple Tree!
Season of the Apple Tree! Autumn Equinox wakes with the sun – and the clearest deep blue sky, Sharing in the balance of equal night and day! Marking the sun-wheel entrance to the dark half of the year, A poignant … Continue reading →
The Noble Sculptor!
The Noble Sculptor! The Hawthorn hedges showing off their annual haircuts, As the Crows they chatter a happy welcome overhead! The gate swings open and the hidden Wood Pigeons scatter, Followed by a female Pheasant – rumbling to the north … Continue reading →
Updating History!
Updating History! The dawning veil of morning’s mist dissolving, Retiring to the heights of the surrounding hills! The route of ribbons – following familiar tree-lines, As the sun peeks out – capturing moving views as stills! The stream holds … Continue reading →
Glentaowen and the Raven!
Glentaowen and the Raven! Morning warms the skin with its eager sunshine, As the home birds wallow in the gentle breeze! The sky blue visions reach from horizon to horizon, With the Songbirds serenading – from early autumn kissed trees! … Continue reading →