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28 Nov 12 - 06:18 AM (#3443533) Subject: My new blog - theleveller From: theleveller Just created my very first attempt at a blog. Some of you may find it interesting (or not). Poems and Paths |
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28 Nov 12 - 08:20 AM (#3443595) Subject: RE: My new blog From: Beer I just had a visit. Love your pictures and idea of it all. I tried to leave a comment but see that I have to register. I'm ready to do that as yet. Best of luck though. Adrien |
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28 Nov 12 - 08:32 AM (#3443600) Subject: RE: My new blog From: Henry Krinkle I don't do poetry. =(:-( )) |
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28 Nov 12 - 10:43 AM (#3443691) Subject: RE: My new blog From: GUEST,CS Charming Leveller! When walking the Peddars way (old Roman track, straight as a die, bisecting the county of Norfolk from South to North) we encountered erected stones (modern) with poetry on. The last of which may be seen here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/trojanllama/2536992154/ Walking an ancient track really can be quite a profound experience, to think of the footfalls long gone.. I also find old decommissioned railway tracks have a potency to them too. |
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28 Nov 12 - 10:44 AM (#3443693) Subject: RE: My new blog From: John MacKenzie You don't do much, do you Krinkly |
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28 Nov 12 - 11:06 AM (#3443707) Subject: RE: My new blog From: Sandra in Sydney I also enjoyed the idea, & the pics & poem sandra |
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28 Nov 12 - 11:06 AM (#3443708) Subject: RE: My new blog From: theleveller Thanks folks. CS, I've walked part of the Peddar's Way although it was some time ago. H V Morton has a nice chapter on it in 'In Search of England' - not sure which one it is as I haven't got my copy handy but it begins 'The silence of death lies on the Peddar's Way'. |
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28 Nov 12 - 11:49 AM (#3443731) Subject: RE: My new blog From: rumanci the combination of writing because of and about walking in the countryside has always held a deep appeal to me - I'm looking forward to reading more particularly as your walking areas are new to me photographically. Thank you for sharing. |
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29 Nov 12 - 05:01 AM (#3444177) Subject: RE: My new blog From: Mo the caller I enjoyed it too. I can't write poetry, I'm just a doggerel bard, but I appreciate the real stuff. |
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29 Nov 12 - 06:16 AM (#3444209) Subject: RE: My new blog From: theleveller "The real stuff" - wow, that makes me feel great. I'll post another one in the next couple of days. |
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01 Dec 12 - 10:08 AM (#3445240) Subject: RE: My new blog From: theleveller Two more poems posted. The Shadow People |
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03 Dec 12 - 10:41 AM (#3446176) Subject: RE: My new blog From: theleveller More poems posted if you fancy a look. |
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06 Dec 12 - 06:25 AM (#3447944) Subject: RE: My new blog From: theleveller Another poem up on the blog. The First Frost |
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06 Dec 12 - 11:33 AM (#3448072) Subject: RE: My new blog From: GUEST,999 I have always loved writings about the interconnections of the world we inhabit and ourselves. You speak of it so well. No affectation; just honest views from someone who's learned how to look and transcribe those thoughts and feelings to paper. Your poetry is beautiful. Bruce |
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06 Dec 12 - 03:40 PM (#3448214) Subject: RE: My new blog From: theleveller Thanks Bruce - much appreciated. |
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06 Dec 12 - 06:18 PM (#3448285) Subject: RE: My new blog From: GUEST,Jack Sprocket Bloody briars- still got the stigmata from a fortnight ago. Laxton is a place I've never been to, though I know it from the misrepresentation in half-a-dozen archaeology textbooks that insist it's in Northamptonshire. The contrast with the physical and social devastation of the deep-mining districts a few miles north and west is astounding, though, if Google Maps is at all credible. Good start. |
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07 Dec 12 - 03:01 AM (#3448448) Subject: RE: My new blog From: theleveller LOL! |
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07 Dec 12 - 08:11 AM (#3448525) Subject: RE: My new blog From: GUEST,Mad Jock If you like read blogs go to Abernethycourtyard and enjoy the rantings and ravings of a mad woman! She used to be a singer /songwriter now she is just a writer???? |
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09 Dec 12 - 08:20 AM (#3449707) Subject: RE: My new blog From: theleveller Another addition to Poems and Paths - topped 300 views now, which I'm really surprised about. Early Morning Mist |
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09 Dec 12 - 02:52 PM (#3449834) Subject: RE: My new blog From: GUEST,Jack Sprocket Now then my levelling friend: I would have left a comment on your blog, a gentle caveat about scansion, but it demanded that I type the two words in the box- in which only one word was displayed. Anyway- good thought, but make it read a bit more smoothly. |
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09 Dec 12 - 03:26 PM (#3449841) Subject: RE: My new blog From: theleveller Thanks for the comments Jack. Smooth, in this instance, wasn't what I wanted to achieve. I'll certainly bear your suggestion in mind, though. |
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12 Dec 12 - 05:37 AM (#3450851) Subject: RE: My new blog From: theleveller Something to warm yer cockles: Preparing for the Winter |
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15 Dec 12 - 06:50 AM (#3452210) Subject: RE: My new blog From: theleveller Writing poetry can be a curious business; sometimes poems have to be struggled over for days, week or months whilst, at other times, they arrive unannounced. I met this poem on a late afternoon walk near my village of Wressle, as I was gazing at the sun setting behind an unassuming copse of trees. There's a poignant backstory about this particular stand of trees: it was on this spot that, during WW ll, a Royal Canadian Air Force bomber, limping back from a night raid, failed to make the last few miles to safety at (I think) Wombleton and crashed, killing all the crew. Hidden away amongst the trees is a simple memorial to these men, erected by the owners of the land, Elizabeth and Colin Shutt. The Company of Trees |
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20 Dec 12 - 05:00 AM (#3454658) Subject: RE: My new blog From: theleveller Really chuffed - now got over 400 hits on my blog in under a month. Thanks for all the nice comments! Here's another poem with just a reminder of Autumn as the weather turns ever-more wintery: The Slothful Sun Reluctantly Rises Merry Yule and a Happy New Year |
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29 Dec 12 - 09:52 AM (#3458673) Subject: RE: My new blog From: theleveller Here's a final poem for 2012 - wishing everyone a fantastic 2013 and thanks for looking at the blog (can't believe how many hits it's had). The Willow in Winter |
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03 Jan 13 - 09:34 AM (#3460803) Subject: RE: My new blog From: theleveller The first poem of 2013. Millington Wood in Winter |
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13 Jan 13 - 08:36 AM (#3465409) Subject: RE: My new blog From: theleveller A rather bleak poem for January The Broken Willow |
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18 Jan 13 - 05:12 AM (#3467959) Subject: RE: My new blog From: theleveller Another poem on the blog. No photo this time, I'm afraid, so I've used a woodcut by amazing wildlife artist, Andrew Waddington A Winter Night |
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18 Jan 13 - 10:16 AM (#3468077) Subject: RE: My new blog From: GUEST,Mad Jock Here is the lyrics from Angie Wright who has the blog at abernthycourtyard.blogspot.com Angie only gets to sing this song once or twice a year and it still holds true even though "it was translated using failed O level Latin" about 10 or more years ago,as she says when she introduces it. Gaudete gaudete Christus est natus ex Maria virgine gaudete (x2) Good news I bring so have no fear A king is born to defend us God knows how I'll cope this year The shopping is horrendous. Gaudete... Kings and shepherds at the door worshipping on bended knee Shoppers fight upon the floor for that final frozen turkey. Gaudete... In joy and peace we'll be well met with time for heartfelt giving Christmas on the internet has made my life worth living. Gaudete... Come Christian folk throughout the land and make your praising vocal Then drink as long as you can stand much longer at the local. Gaudete... Hope some others will enjoy it as much as I did. |
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20 Jan 13 - 07:47 AM (#3468924) Subject: RE: My new blog From: GUEST,Mad Jock Oh yes meant to say that Angie Wright has also won prizes for her poetry. |
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21 Jan 13 - 05:23 AM (#3469327) Subject: RE: My new blog From: GUEST,Cookieless John J What a lovely blog - I've linked my blog to it. JJ |
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21 Jan 13 - 05:46 AM (#3469335) Subject: RE: My new blog From: theleveller Thanks John. |