Close observations

 

James Hodkinson made this illuminating observation about his experience of the workshops -

“It was particularly lovely to see the sudden joy on people's faces when something awoke inside them, a creative spark from contact with nature that ignited a passion, idea or memory.”

 This is so true, and I’m grateful to James for articulating it. It’s also wonderful to know that the creative fire will have continued to burn beyond the workshops for some, as it did for James when he wrote this poignant nature poem . . .

 

THE SAP IS STIRRING 

Sadness snows on birch branch bare,
On two green finches resting there.

Yet spiting Winter's slate-sky sorrows:
When she takes flight  -  he follows.

James Hodkinson