04.05.2020
Hawthorn Haikus!
Please feel free
Mother,
daughter
To breathe
To anchor
With my Hawthorn tree
By Eloise Clark
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Ground me
Hawthorn tree
From your gnarled trunk
I imagine
The fairy door
By Eloise Clark
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Hawthorn, strong and sharp - or soft, gentle, pinkish-white. Mayflower: does both. By Sean Garvey
These beautiful little Haiku were sent to me by my sister Eloise and my good friend Sean from St Nicks. Hawthorn trees have a special place in my heart as they are tied up in folklore. I find them fascinating, beautiful and inspirational.
It is said that the Hawthorn tree marks the entrance to the world of fairies. Hawthorn brings us the May Blossom, so a perfect way to start this month, although don’t pick the blossom or you will incur the wrath of the fairies!
For more about the humble Hawthorn look out for this week’s Connect to Nature online writing class which will use the Hawthorn as the main theme.
See you then!
With best wishes,
Emma
Nb: All pictures with credit to Sean Garvey. (Many thanks Sean)
That’s awesome!!! Love the poem too 🙂 xx
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