Thank you Carol. Yes, you put it so well. It’s the intertwining of the two that I find so fascinating and I’m really happy to know that you enjoyed it too.
I love these traditions and I hope to see one of them some day. This side of the pond there are no holy wells or Mermaid pools marked on maps, nor days to participate in the celebrations of the old ways. We do have a lot of woodland though! Thanks again for sharing.
Thank you Elizabeth. It means so much to me that you continue to read and enjoy even though you don’t have the same sites and traditions where you are. I hope that someday you will have the chance to experience some of them. Meanwhile, woodlands are magical the world over!
I love your poem, and I was inspired to order a book of Laurie Lee poetry along with ‘As I walked out one midsummer morning’, that is a book that made a big impression on me as a teenager. I’ve also been thinking of visiting Suffolk because I great great grandfather came from there. Maybe I’ll visit for St. Stephen’s Day and try to catch this tradition. Thank you.
Thank you so much Robina! I think you will find the Laurie Lee books a real treat. And likewise, if you manage to catch the Cutty Wren at Middleton next year. It was the first time I had made it (and I’m a lot closer geographically than you are!) but I have a feeling it won’t be the last. How lovely that you can trace your ancestry that far back. It somehow brings the connections to life, doesn’t it?
That’s why I love to read it- because I don’t have it here!. I can live vicariously through your posts.
Well, it’s a joy to me to have your company here Elizabeth! Thank you for your steady support, it means a lot to me x
What a fascinating account!
Thank you Martin. I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Wishing you both a very happy new year.
Thanks so much for the full read! Images and meanings - all the old ways intertwined together with the present day!
Thank you Carol. Yes, you put it so well. It’s the intertwining of the two that I find so fascinating and I’m really happy to know that you enjoyed it too.
I love these traditions and I hope to see one of them some day. This side of the pond there are no holy wells or Mermaid pools marked on maps, nor days to participate in the celebrations of the old ways. We do have a lot of woodland though! Thanks again for sharing.
Thank you Elizabeth. It means so much to me that you continue to read and enjoy even though you don’t have the same sites and traditions where you are. I hope that someday you will have the chance to experience some of them. Meanwhile, woodlands are magical the world over!
I love your poem, and I was inspired to order a book of Laurie Lee poetry along with ‘As I walked out one midsummer morning’, that is a book that made a big impression on me as a teenager. I’ve also been thinking of visiting Suffolk because I great great grandfather came from there. Maybe I’ll visit for St. Stephen’s Day and try to catch this tradition. Thank you.
Thank you so much Robina! I think you will find the Laurie Lee books a real treat. And likewise, if you manage to catch the Cutty Wren at Middleton next year. It was the first time I had made it (and I’m a lot closer geographically than you are!) but I have a feeling it won’t be the last. How lovely that you can trace your ancestry that far back. It somehow brings the connections to life, doesn’t it?