Beautiful Caroline, it’s beautiful to get more of a portrait of your life right now and hear how writing and poetry has been a way through the chaos(‘s) of this moment we are living in. So glad too that your work is being seen and the heart of it pulled closer in these different ways.
I hope you have a cozy winter hibernation. It sounds lovely.
How wonderful to find your poems floating about in the world like dandelion seeds adrift on the wind.
The stardust poem is especially beautiful. I love the reversal of the Wilde quote-- I wrote that quote in a notebook when I was a teen and it still catches at my heart.
I hope you do have some proper wintery weather coming your way. In these uncertain times it is even more unsettling for the seasons themselves to become unreliable.
Of course, I'm also hoping the Gulf Stream doesn't fail, because that would bring more than just an ordinary Winter.
Here in Australia the risks are fire and flood - risks we have always had but now so much worse.
Congratulations on your Poetry successes! It was, and is, a delight to be in the "Upon Learning That" anthology with you.
Hi Dave, thanks so much for the kind comment. I'll have a look for your poem in the collecton when I get home - I haven't read it cover to cover, but just dip in every so often, and am always delighted by what I find.
Yes, the thought of the gulf stream failing is more than I can really grasp. Such is the nature of the reality of climate chaos. Yours in hopes of brighter days, Caroline 🤍
I am in love with your writing, Caroline. I don’t know how else to describe it. I settle into an ease that soothes me, and into a place of belonging, as though the words you write are meant for me. Thank you for being here, for cutting through the haze when you can to sprinkle your wisdom and wonder of the natural world on us. Happy hibernation, and may you find peace and joy during this Holiday season.
Thank you so, dear Sam! I hope the season brings you peace and joy also. So excited for your poetry book next year - what a thing. Happy holidays my friend 🤍
Your newsletters are always a breath of fresh air and I seem to always learn something new about nature 🧡 Thank you so much for the shoutout and congratulations on all your other exciting ventures! I keep your book close for inspiration.
Have a peaceful winter Caroline. I for one will miss reading your wonderful poems but trust that you will be back come the Spring with the great poems you will write over the winter. I am glad to see your work getting the recognition it deserves, and all the places where it is appearing.
Carolyn this is so damn cozy! makes me want to withdraw and curl up and be warm sip coffee and tea. Thing is I already do all of that I spend too much time curling up and being cozy. Still this time of the year is too full of stuff and I would like for this year to be pared down, so your idea of pulling into your house and pulling the world in behind you and hunkering low before the storms sounds perfect. I hope you have a great winter and that you write lots of wonderful poems and that you find peace in the hibernation.
Ah, thank you, Rebecca! I hope you manage to carve out a bit of peace during the holiday season, soo. I am trying to get everything done before the solstice so that I can collapse into my cosy cave for the whole of the school holidays! Blessings 🤍
Dear Caroline! I am so happy for you as your poems go around the world. When I visited my friend in USA in June, I took your book along and she fell in love with it and bought one herself. Quietly your words root in peoples hearts all around.
What a beautiful post, I'll be glad to get upstairs! Both for your book and for Robert Blyth you made me think of his book.i missed out on getting a signed copy though!!! The cottage I love in is a gatehouse built in 1670. It gets very cold and because we are in the woods it soon gets dark. Let me know if you ever come up to Edinburgh.
Thank you, Bob! It is great to meet you virtually. I really hope you like the book. I love the city of Edinburgh, and absolutely hope to visit again some day... 🤍
Beautiful Caroline, it’s beautiful to get more of a portrait of your life right now and hear how writing and poetry has been a way through the chaos(‘s) of this moment we are living in. So glad too that your work is being seen and the heart of it pulled closer in these different ways.
Thanks so much, Andy. It's really good to connect with you here! Happy wintering, and writing 🤍
Thank you for your lovely posts, it's 6.35am as I write this & Suffolk is starting to wake up. The sunrise is an hour away and I am planning my day.
Reading your poetry & thoughts are a welcoming reminder that there is still kindness & love to be thankful for. Enjoy your Winter dreams.
Thanks so much for reading and restacking. Beautiful clear morning here today but no frost. Have a lovely day 🩵
Seeds like prayers held in the hand. Yes. I love your poetry, btw, and look forward to reading more.
I hope you have a cozy winter hibernation. It sounds lovely.
How wonderful to find your poems floating about in the world like dandelion seeds adrift on the wind.
The stardust poem is especially beautiful. I love the reversal of the Wilde quote-- I wrote that quote in a notebook when I was a teen and it still catches at my heart.
Thank you, Melanie. It's lovely to have you here. I hope you have a cosy season too 🤍
Dear Caroline
I hope you do have some proper wintery weather coming your way. In these uncertain times it is even more unsettling for the seasons themselves to become unreliable.
Of course, I'm also hoping the Gulf Stream doesn't fail, because that would bring more than just an ordinary Winter.
Here in Australia the risks are fire and flood - risks we have always had but now so much worse.
Congratulations on your Poetry successes! It was, and is, a delight to be in the "Upon Learning That" anthology with you.
Best wishes
Dave
Hi Dave, thanks so much for the kind comment. I'll have a look for your poem in the collecton when I get home - I haven't read it cover to cover, but just dip in every so often, and am always delighted by what I find.
Yes, the thought of the gulf stream failing is more than I can really grasp. Such is the nature of the reality of climate chaos. Yours in hopes of brighter days, Caroline 🤍
I am in love with your writing, Caroline. I don’t know how else to describe it. I settle into an ease that soothes me, and into a place of belonging, as though the words you write are meant for me. Thank you for being here, for cutting through the haze when you can to sprinkle your wisdom and wonder of the natural world on us. Happy hibernation, and may you find peace and joy during this Holiday season.
Thank you so, dear Sam! I hope the season brings you peace and joy also. So excited for your poetry book next year - what a thing. Happy holidays my friend 🤍
Gorgeous reflections and poems. I hope you have a lovely burrowing in season ❤️
Thanks so much, Alix. I appreciate it. Happy burrowing to you also 🤍
Your newsletters are always a breath of fresh air and I seem to always learn something new about nature 🧡 Thank you so much for the shoutout and congratulations on all your other exciting ventures! I keep your book close for inspiration.
Bless you, Venessa. Thanks so much. Another thick frost here this morning, and blue skies. Have a beautiful day. 🤍
Have a peaceful winter Caroline. I for one will miss reading your wonderful poems but trust that you will be back come the Spring with the great poems you will write over the winter. I am glad to see your work getting the recognition it deserves, and all the places where it is appearing.
Thank you so much, David. That's super kind of you, Wishing you a peaceful and magical winter time also. 🤍
Thanks.
Carolyn this is so damn cozy! makes me want to withdraw and curl up and be warm sip coffee and tea. Thing is I already do all of that I spend too much time curling up and being cozy. Still this time of the year is too full of stuff and I would like for this year to be pared down, so your idea of pulling into your house and pulling the world in behind you and hunkering low before the storms sounds perfect. I hope you have a great winter and that you write lots of wonderful poems and that you find peace in the hibernation.
Ah, thank you, Rebecca! I hope you manage to carve out a bit of peace during the holiday season, soo. I am trying to get everything done before the solstice so that I can collapse into my cosy cave for the whole of the school holidays! Blessings 🤍
Dear Caroline! I am so happy for you as your poems go around the world. When I visited my friend in USA in June, I took your book along and she fell in love with it and bought one herself. Quietly your words root in peoples hearts all around.
Oh, Keki, thank you so much for telling me that. It honestly means the world. Wishing you a peaceful and bright holiday season. 🤍
Just ordered your book! Can't wait : )
No way! Thanks, Emily! I hope you like it 🤍🤍
Happy hibernation 🙏❤️
Thanks Janaka, same to you my friend 🤍
Thank you for such gentle read, full of observation, beauty and poetry 🩵
Thank you so much, Georg 🤍
I love how your poems are glimmering all around the world in inspiring projects and places. Thankyou for your news and inspiration
Ah, thank you lovely. It's been quite a year. Blessings to you and your family on your sundew adventures 🤍
What a beautiful post, I'll be glad to get upstairs! Both for your book and for Robert Blyth you made me think of his book.i missed out on getting a signed copy though!!! The cottage I love in is a gatehouse built in 1670. It gets very cold and because we are in the woods it soon gets dark. Let me know if you ever come up to Edinburgh.
Bob
Thank you, Bob! It is great to meet you virtually. I really hope you like the book. I love the city of Edinburgh, and absolutely hope to visit again some day... 🤍