Beautifully penned, as always Chris, and I hope you had a nice time over the christmas period...or a drunk one...or both :)
I see a lot of felled trees up here, as well as damaged ones being removed near the canal paths, and it always makes me feel a little sad, in a "got no respect for their elders" kinda way.
I dont know about down your way, but I was surprised to find out that it isnt the normal diseases causing this, like dutch elm, but they are being removed for environmental reasons.They are leeching all the industries of the pasts excesses back into the waterwaus and being replaced by young and unpolluted versions. Sad sight, the young replacing the old. You'll find that out some day :)
Ps...admit it, that was smooth :)
That was indeed smooth Lorry. You'll go far :)) Had a good time over the Christmas break. My glass w.. read moreThat was indeed smooth Lorry. You'll go far :)) Had a good time over the Christmas break. My glass was kept filled, but as I am the cook, I couldn't over indulge. We missed you and your fans will be pleased to see you back.
Chris
5 Years Ago
I heard you all whem n I was crossing the tarmac. Felt like the beatles, until I got tasered for tre.. read moreI heard you all whem n I was crossing the tarmac. Felt like the beatles, until I got tasered for trespassing :)
love those old willows ..i can feel the sweep of it's greens in the waters ...so pleasnat ....comforting ...an optimist i am grateful for the possitive closing note ..life does go on ... beauty and wonderment survive the felling ..top o' the mahrnin' to ya Chris!
E.
Posted 5 Years Ago
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5 Years Ago
Hello Mr E. I was delighted to see those shoots growing too. Like you it left me with a feeling of o.. read moreHello Mr E. I was delighted to see those shoots growing too. Like you it left me with a feeling of optimism.
Sadly, the quest for profit tries to outwit nature, but rarely defeats it permanently. We have just lost a beautiful 200 year old willow glade to nine " luxury " houses, but how long before their foundations succumb to those hidden tender shoots...... ?
A less gentle interpretation of your poem, perhaps Chris, but you gave me food for thought..
Norman
Posted 5 Years Ago
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5 Years Ago
Do you know Norman, I'm almost wishing nature reclaims what was taken. How awful to lose a 200 year .. read moreDo you know Norman, I'm almost wishing nature reclaims what was taken. How awful to lose a 200 year old willow glade. Plenty of brown fill sites around to build on without taking green belt. Many thanks for your thoughts.
Beautifully penned, as always Chris, and I hope you had a nice time over the christmas period...or a drunk one...or both :)
I see a lot of felled trees up here, as well as damaged ones being removed near the canal paths, and it always makes me feel a little sad, in a "got no respect for their elders" kinda way.
I dont know about down your way, but I was surprised to find out that it isnt the normal diseases causing this, like dutch elm, but they are being removed for environmental reasons.They are leeching all the industries of the pasts excesses back into the waterwaus and being replaced by young and unpolluted versions. Sad sight, the young replacing the old. You'll find that out some day :)
Ps...admit it, that was smooth :)
That was indeed smooth Lorry. You'll go far :)) Had a good time over the Christmas break. My glass w.. read moreThat was indeed smooth Lorry. You'll go far :)) Had a good time over the Christmas break. My glass was kept filled, but as I am the cook, I couldn't over indulge. We missed you and your fans will be pleased to see you back.
Chris
5 Years Ago
I heard you all whem n I was crossing the tarmac. Felt like the beatles, until I got tasered for tre.. read moreI heard you all whem n I was crossing the tarmac. Felt like the beatles, until I got tasered for trespassing :)
Albert, my paternal grandfather introduced me to Tennyson when I was nine. I have loved poetry ever since but did not attempt writing a single piece until I was 40. It's never too late to try somethin.. more..