Part 15: Summer Solstice
Part 15: Summer Solstice Dated 27 June 2020 A Sun warmed ceremony here in Scotland, made even more enjoyable thanks to the additions to our new Grove. All 4 of the ‘N-S-E-W’ stones are in place now, albeit the ‘E’ … Continue reading →
Solo Solstice
Solo Solstice Saturday 20th June 2020 I spent the day at the Grove, I mowed the grass and tidied up and then set up the central table ready for my solo Summer Solstice Ceremony. At one o’clock (high noon British … Continue reading →
Imbolc
Imbolc Black is not dark when laced with light clouds make shadows, Under the snow nothing remains the same flows exchanged in the cycle of seasons from sleep to a wave of awakening, Bridget the Goddess goads – gently wakes … Continue reading →
The Moon Wakes
The Moon Wakes What whim swore that the moon would meander on roll along in infinite space til it tired – trod away – in times too far away – for us to be aware that earth is not eternal, … Continue reading →
Sidmouth Sea Garden
Sidmouth Sea Garden Through strands of hair that glint lines of light, focus on a flurry of flowers, thistles near purpling by a fence wild barley bending unnoticed by passers-by, who never glance at the barley and sigh yet it … Continue reading →
Part 14: A Special Log
Part 14: A Special Log Dated 6 June 2020 A forest gift came our way during a recent walk. Its option was to rot so we gladly accepted, having a useful role for the remains of this once proud fir … Continue reading →
Part 13: Martins Nest
Part 13: Martins Nest Dated 3 June 2020 Last year we watched our neighbour’s house, its roofline home to families of House Martins. Things change, we now have a brood building their mud-spatter home on our cottage. Atop electrical power … Continue reading →
Part 12: Pheasant Visitor
Part 12: Pheasant Visitor Dated 3 June 2020 Colourful friend takes advantage of dusty veg patch Very much at home A regular since early spring Cares not of newly sprouting beans Will probably eat them next week Hop onto the … Continue reading →
Part 11: Sky Shadow
Part 11: Sky Shadow Dated 2 June 2020 Vapour trails layered above wispy low cloud Drifting below glorious afternoon Sun Look carefully now, see a tell-tale Rays create shadow, backdrop of blue Man creates nature to blend with a view Continue reading →
Part 10: Friendly Foes
Part 10: Friendly Foes Dated 1 June 2020 Newly arrived guestsTo my log store descendOne outside busily building the nestOne inside doing what it knows bestAgitating the shell creating fearsome soundEchoing loudly I shouldn’t stay aroundLogs not required weather is … Continue reading →