Field of trees

My personal reflection on how one tree captured my interest, respect and love has appeared in the Irish Examiner. This tree has been part of my daily walks for the past sixteen years.… Continue reading →

Together Apart – Haiku from a locked down Sherkin Island

A city dweller Honeysuckled by nature Sherkin’s lanes await Haiku by Patsy Atkinson I was on the national airwaves this morning, chatting to Damien O’ Reilly on RTE’s Countrywide programme about a beautiful… Continue reading →

The Silence

The Silence The words of many, inspired by the haunting images of Rob O’ Connor, taken on one night in Cork City during lockdown. I’m feeling honoured to have my three Haikus included… Continue reading →

Wild summer

Seasonal Remnant

Seasonal remnant, Pale and filigreed by time – Summer’s lasting gift.   Like this faded hydrangea bloom, I am so last summer. It’s been a while, hasn’t it? There’s lots to report, including… Continue reading →

A sweet tale

Sweet caterpillar, snugly curled in camouflage – mint humbug anyone?

Travel theme: land meets water

A ribbon of blue winds its silky path through sand –   salt waves diluted. With thanks to Alisa for this week’s Travel Theme.

Daisy Day

  Spring sprinkles magic –   dusting of daisies

Nuage

   Floating cloud, now pool of light – Heaven’s loss.

Weekly photo challenge: Object

Seed head, stripped by season – salty windmill. For more ‘Objects’ see: https://dailypost.wordpress.com/2014/01/31/photo-challenge-object/