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Author: ericwark

Earth’s Slow Incline
allotment, Gardens, winter

Earth’s Slow Incline

I came across this beautiful poem last night. Almond Blossom, by Fiona Benson. This morning, love, I’m tired and grave;I … Continue reading Earth’s Slow Incline

The Great Conjunction
memoir, Nature, solstice

The Great Conjunction

It was suggested on the radio this week that a conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter, two thousand or so years … Continue reading The Great Conjunction

Where The River Bends
norfolk, The Fens, walking

Where The River Bends

It can be a noisy old business, walking through the Fens. The clomp and swish of welly through wet grass, … Continue reading Where The River Bends

The Aldreth Causeway
autumn, The Fens, walking

The Aldreth Causeway

In the spirit of historical investigation, and with not much else to do, we have decided to recreate William le … Continue reading The Aldreth Causeway

The Gasworks
Bohemians, London, memoir

The Gasworks

It was dark and, yes, I’d had a few jars, but really, there was no obvious sign that this was … Continue reading The Gasworks

Indian Summer
autumn, Nature, walking

Indian Summer

Oh but it’s hot. No, there’s nothing mellow about this scorching September morn’. When it comes to the Johns, this … Continue reading Indian Summer

Iona
Iona, Nature, walking

Iona

Sometimes, the days on this island are so unutterably perfect that I am loathe to let them go; but, not … Continue reading Iona

Ragwort
Gardens, Nature, Sanctuary

Ragwort

I can’t put my finger on it, but there is something eerie about the Sanctuary today. It’s my first visit … Continue reading Ragwort

Sleekit
allotment, Gardens, Nature

Sleekit

I’m truly sorry man’s dominion Has broken Nature’s social union An’ justifies that ill opinion Which makes thee startle At … Continue reading Sleekit

The Bohemian Garden
Bohemians, Sanctuary, Secret Gardens

The Bohemian Garden

When I wrote this, a few years back, I thought it was about the discovery of a secret garden. But … Continue reading The Bohemian Garden

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