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On Reflection
Yeah, great. Another sunset. What’s great about that? Gold, cold, darkness approaches. Day’s end and time to struggle with the night. I want, I need, I long to see another sunrise. Picture that! Another sunrise. Not much to ask, is it? ~ CLP 30/03/2021 →
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Spring (Day 11):
We wait by the Wensum. We wait for the kingfisher. We are not disappointed as it flies past twice, breaking its return journey to rest on the buddleja opposite for a few seconds. Later, I wait and watch again. A family gather pointing at silver blue in the bushes across the water. They realise it →
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On The Tree
After spring day’s warmth Sleep calls to our sun-pinked skin. Insomniac bird! ~ n.b. Get with the programme, birdie! ~ CLP 30/03/2021 →
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At the Exit
Clocks have changed to British Summer Time. The Sun has come out. A strong southerly wind brings warmth to Norfolk. People are out and about, the sound of children playing in the local park competes with goldfinches, blackbirds, chaffinches and the blue and great tits. An otter has been seen in the Wensum nearby and →
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On British Summer Time
Funnily enough (contrary to opinion) it is a real thing ~ n.b. Even in Norfolk, (we just have to negotiate spring first). CLP 28/03/2021 →
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L3 (Day 81.9): River
Caught by March gusts. See in these ripples which way the wind blows; we don’t need a weatherman. All is as it should be. ~ CLP 28/03/2021 →
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L3 (Day 81.8): Garden
Cherry tree blooms pink, so pink it’s almost punk. Colour splashed across a grey day. ~ CLP 28/03/2021 →
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L3 (Day 81.7): Footpath
One foot in front of the other. Steady rhythm, pacing out the afternoon. Blackthorn in flower, epitome of hope. ~ CLP 27/08/2021 →
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L3 (Day 81.6): Bicycle
Gentle rotations. Wending through the old city. Taking in the architecture. Contemplating history and herstory. ~ CLP 28/03/2021 →
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L3 (Day 81.5): Window
Air fresh enough to raise goosebumps. Goldfinches twittering. Leaves forming on the silver birches. All in good time. ~ CLP 28/03/2021 →