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Monthly Archives: October 2011
The sounds of raindrops on the window pane
The sounds of raindrops on the window pane come to me: random, brittle, persistent; the sounds of the oystercatcher, flying past in the rain, come to me, piping full of beauty and alarm; I love the shape of the sounds, … Continue reading
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In a garden in Amsterdam
Here in this garden in Amsterdam the grass has been grown in four strips, and single wildflowers emerge at intervals, splashes of colour amongst the green, a creative statement in any language. Here in this garden in Amsterdam two children … Continue reading
Once you’re up…
In the Lakes, once you’ve made the effort of getting high, you might as well stay up there and enjoy it: take advantage of the views, the transcendent perspectives. They say ridge walking is the best kind of Lakes walking. … Continue reading
Deep in Deepdale
My brown grey husk, my previous form, clings to the underside of the rock on the path. My new self has emerged from the shell of my old. I hang there, awkwardly, still holding on to the old me. My … Continue reading
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And three women sing
And three women sing in Threshthwaite Glen, standing on a hillock, near Pasture Beck, in a small circle, looking at each other, Raven Crag looming behind. The air vibrates with their soft voices, and the rocky sides of the valley … Continue reading
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How to enjoy an ancestor moment
At an opportune moment, find a secluded spot in the woods. With a convenient stick, dig a neat hole in the soil. Rearrange your clothing appropriately and squat over the hole. Relax, and allow the food waste from the … Continue reading
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Appearance
If you want to show up in each moment, if you want to shine, then come with all you have available. Remember to bring your ancestors with you: they gave you all you have, they live on through you, they … Continue reading
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