I am so sorry about the fields around you being decimated. It's hard being sensitive to nature. I woke in the night and noticed our neighbour had floodlit the communal drive (he suffers with paranoia). I found it difficult to go back to sleep worrying about the moths and the birds I know are nesting along the drive. To know there are many people who care as we do, and do what they can for nature, soothes my jangled nerves somewhat. As do your beautiful words.
Caroline your piece perfectly captured the feeling I think so many of us have right now of being perched between trying to appreciate life and its wonders and a constant background hum of disquiet that’s threading itself through life. When I read work like yours, or put my own words on the page, it doesn’t solve anything but does form connections I think are so needed. I’m sure your wonderful books will do the same! ✨✨
I'm finding so much here to love, thank you. Your nature writing is wonderful, the book cover is delightful and what's not to love about a saucepan birdbath!
My pleasure. I've just ordered the Honey Bees book from Amazon; however, I can't pre-order your new book, as shipping from the UK is astronomical--much more than the actual book price, especially since our Canadian dollar is so low compared to pounds Sterling! I'll wait until it's more widely available. I love, love, love the "Old Words" poem.
Thanks so much for the support! I agree, it’s probably a good idea to wait until the children’s book is launched internationally to avoid extortionate shipping costs 🩷
The heatwave last week was intense, I can relate completely to "there is no ordinary any more". I hope you are feeling cooler now. I sense deeply your grief over the field being mowed. Thank you for thinking of and looking after the wild animals near you 🩵
I am so sorry about the fields around you being decimated. It's hard being sensitive to nature. I woke in the night and noticed our neighbour had floodlit the communal drive (he suffers with paranoia). I found it difficult to go back to sleep worrying about the moths and the birds I know are nesting along the drive. To know there are many people who care as we do, and do what they can for nature, soothes my jangled nerves somewhat. As do your beautiful words.
Thanks so much for being here, Tina 🩵
Caroline your piece perfectly captured the feeling I think so many of us have right now of being perched between trying to appreciate life and its wonders and a constant background hum of disquiet that’s threading itself through life. When I read work like yours, or put my own words on the page, it doesn’t solve anything but does form connections I think are so needed. I’m sure your wonderful books will do the same! ✨✨
Thank you, Eliza 🩷🩷
Ahhh! Huge congratulations on the books 😍 what a beautiful season of abundance. You deserve the rest!!!
Thank you so much lovely 🩷
Your words are so deeply nourishing - thank you. I especially love your Old Words poem and will be ordering a few copies of the book to gift. 🩷
Thanks so much, Amy. I appreciate that more than I can say! 🩷
You make the world a better place.
That's so kind of you to say. Joe 🫶
I'm finding so much here to love, thank you. Your nature writing is wonderful, the book cover is delightful and what's not to love about a saucepan birdbath!
Thank you, Kore! 🩵
I love your words and how they create such beautiful pictures in my mind. Thanks for sharing. Happy Strawberry Moon to you, from British Columbia.
Thanks so much, Julia. I appreciate you taking the time to leave this lovely comment :-)
My pleasure. I've just ordered the Honey Bees book from Amazon; however, I can't pre-order your new book, as shipping from the UK is astronomical--much more than the actual book price, especially since our Canadian dollar is so low compared to pounds Sterling! I'll wait until it's more widely available. I love, love, love the "Old Words" poem.
Thanks so much for the support! I agree, it’s probably a good idea to wait until the children’s book is launched internationally to avoid extortionate shipping costs 🩷
Your words are beautiful and filled with lovely imagery! Beautiful poems and prose!
Thank you so much, Denise! 🩵
Caroline, I love your poems & your children’s book looks wonderful! ✨🫶
Ah, thanks so much, Maya! 🩵
The heatwave last week was intense, I can relate completely to "there is no ordinary any more". I hope you are feeling cooler now. I sense deeply your grief over the field being mowed. Thank you for thinking of and looking after the wild animals near you 🩵
Thank you so, dear Georg. Hope you are staying cool too 🩷
This new promised heatwave is making is slightly more challenging. Wishing you the best of weeks 🩵
Wow. Love the poems here