Killing time, waiting
for the rain to stop, choosing
what seeds to plant next.
by Scooj
Tag: Allotment
Allotment fox
Silent approaches,
nonchalant glances exchanged;
mutual respect.
Sow
Surrounded by seeds
and overwhelmed by the choice;
from small beginnings…
by Scooj
Millipede
Not so fast matey
a thousand legs is quite some
overestimate.
by Scooj
Planting potatoes
Regimented rows
eyes up looking at the sky
before darkness falls.
by Scooj
Context
Balance in nature
is settled , until challenged;
newt out of water.
by Scooj
- I found this little newt deep in the soil whilst digging potatoes yesterday.
Between my finger and my thumb
I can’t dig with my
pen as Seamus does with his.
I’ll dig potatoes.
by Scooj
Inspired by Seamus Heaney’s beautiful poem ‘Digging’ which I read as a child. I love the metaphor. I love the poem.
Haiku 14
The broad beans are in
hope the savage winds abate
blustery cool May.
by Scooj
Natural adventures 