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Snowdrops
As Winter’s fingers Scratch and claw at our throats Here flowers sweet hope . n.b. Galanthus nivalis now found throughout the British Isles, is one of the earliest plants to flower each year. A headache cure of folklore that is now used in some dementia treatments, it is a plant that helps remind us that →
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Good Morning
Sky cleared of all But one moment of pure joy Inspiring bird song . CLP 14/01/2019 →
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Prunella modularis
Diminuative Modest hedgerow shuffler Sweet fluttering notes . n.b. The dunnock, also known as the hedge sparrow, is a rather dull creature until it opens its throat to sing. Better that way round I think. The RSPB website has a clip of the song. For me the song is the most beautiful morning wake up →
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On the Land
Ploughman’s work complete The earth turned upside down Sun, frost, rain revive . CLP 04/01/2019 →
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Cormorants
River bend, dead tree →