This was a lovely experience I had yesterday whilst checking out some Polypodium cambricum (Southern Polypody) and when I made a very special friend, who just kept hanging about to attract my attention, so close to arms length. Very very special.
Robin’s Nook on Hutton Roof
A friend
came by this morning,
With a
presence of daring love,
From arm’s
length he spoke,
In a
language of subdued ticks,
He moved
from rock to tree,
And then back
again to stand in a carpet of moss,
He never
stood still for more than 5 seconds,
Then looked
up with a winking eye
He seemed to
want my attention,
Just has he
did on my visit last week.
I think he
would have wanted to play,
And play all
day I guess, it was so special,
Of a
beautiful experience that!
Made me
enter into conversation with him,
Though I
guess we were both disadvantaged,
But we both said
our love in word or ticks
I guess one needs
to earn his keep!
The little
chap kept going to ground,
And pulling
up small worms to his delight.
Then the
penny dropped!
Whilst he
kept me moving around,
I stirred up
the old rotting leaf bedding beneath my feet,
Whilst he
nibbled on the rewards!
And I think this may have made me his best friend!
And for me
he was mine.
That little
cove area is now a special place,
Which I call
Robins nook.
29th December 2020