Your poem is thoughtful, lyrical, deep. Thanks, Lesley.
And I really like knowing that it was composed at your kitchen table.
I have just put that book on hold as it sounds intriguing and I do love a recommendation from someone whose taste I trust :)
There is so much that we don't know or are oblivious about. I read recently that it's been proven that tree roots reach out and "hold hands" underground - especially in a forest setting. Not all scientists will agree that this is anything more than a symbiotic relationship but I prefer to believe that the giant walnut trees in my back garden are locking their craggy "Ent" fingers together in ancient friendship. Why not?
Thank you for the poem comment. You will enjoy the book. I have heard about the roots holding hands/communicating. I want to believe it and make it true. But then I wonder about all the dead trees in my forest, standing or fallen. I did read that dead trees are as advantageous to our forest microcosm and the bugs, birds and critters that find shelter there. The is a grand master plan that we still have so much to learn about.
Dead trees are still super advantageous! Indeed, I am currently making a "stumpery" at the back of my garden to aid all the wildlife that will appreciate this :)
There is a book you might want to consider by Elif Shafak "There Are Rivers in the Sky". Its magical. It's about water, history, and transformation. She writes of substack too. Highly recomment.
"If a book serendipitously pops into your life, there is a reason for it."
Your description of the book resonated with me. I had a similar situation this year. I received a book for my birthday. I called the gifter, thanked them and asked if they read the book. "No, just heard it was good." Curiosity go to me, I had to give it a try at least, right? OMG! "Braiding Sweetgrass" by Robin Wall Kimmerer reminds me of what you wrote about "Is A River Alive?" (I'm adding yours to my read list.) - What part do we play? To me, I'm struggling more with how not to play apart of it anymore. It is challenging to live in this "modern" world without having impact.
Braiding Sweetgrass is wonderful, too. I listen to her read it when driving, and I learn so much from it. It is a shame we are not taught about the land and all the things it does and provides for us.
Nature,rivers, trees growing in intelligent patterns, the possibility of our public lands being sold off and destroyed- so many thoughts and writings and videos and bits of information seem to be almost forming a pattern in front of this micro dot (me!) of humanity in recent days.We are a part of nature, and your words this morning seem both an invitation and a warning- a pulse?!
Your poem is thoughtful, lyrical, deep. Thanks, Lesley.
And I really like knowing that it was composed at your kitchen table.
I have just put that book on hold as it sounds intriguing and I do love a recommendation from someone whose taste I trust :)
There is so much that we don't know or are oblivious about. I read recently that it's been proven that tree roots reach out and "hold hands" underground - especially in a forest setting. Not all scientists will agree that this is anything more than a symbiotic relationship but I prefer to believe that the giant walnut trees in my back garden are locking their craggy "Ent" fingers together in ancient friendship. Why not?
Thank you for the poem comment. You will enjoy the book. I have heard about the roots holding hands/communicating. I want to believe it and make it true. But then I wonder about all the dead trees in my forest, standing or fallen. I did read that dead trees are as advantageous to our forest microcosm and the bugs, birds and critters that find shelter there. The is a grand master plan that we still have so much to learn about.
Dead trees are still super advantageous! Indeed, I am currently making a "stumpery" at the back of my garden to aid all the wildlife that will appreciate this :)
There is a book you might want to consider by Elif Shafak "There Are Rivers in the Sky". Its magical. It's about water, history, and transformation. She writes of substack too. Highly recomment.
Thank you. It sounds really good and is omn my list.
"If a book serendipitously pops into your life, there is a reason for it."
Your description of the book resonated with me. I had a similar situation this year. I received a book for my birthday. I called the gifter, thanked them and asked if they read the book. "No, just heard it was good." Curiosity go to me, I had to give it a try at least, right? OMG! "Braiding Sweetgrass" by Robin Wall Kimmerer reminds me of what you wrote about "Is A River Alive?" (I'm adding yours to my read list.) - What part do we play? To me, I'm struggling more with how not to play apart of it anymore. It is challenging to live in this "modern" world without having impact.
Braiding Sweetgrass is wonderful, too. I listen to her read it when driving, and I learn so much from it. It is a shame we are not taught about the land and all the things it does and provides for us.
Nature,rivers, trees growing in intelligent patterns, the possibility of our public lands being sold off and destroyed- so many thoughts and writings and videos and bits of information seem to be almost forming a pattern in front of this micro dot (me!) of humanity in recent days.We are a part of nature, and your words this morning seem both an invitation and a warning- a pulse?!
Yes! The more we learn, the more we care and can take care and stop taking for granted.
Thank you Lesley. As always I enjoy your posts. The book is on its way!!♥️
I will read anything Robert Macfarlane writes. Thanks for the suggestion.
I only have the Lost Words, but now I want to read everything he's written, too.