I like this old, timeless nature thing. It is very much alive (even when appearing dead), and the sooner humanity remembers that, the sooner their sorrows will be at an end.
Civilisation is overrated. There is far more civilised existence in the natural world.
Forgot to say I like the mythological quality of the piece - I think that's what I meant by timeless.
I've been to the New Forest (when I was a child). It didn't scare me at all.
I am now recalling the curious number of times when, on some trip into nature, I got separated from the group and lost all on my own, and far from being scared, I was liberated, spiritually, and at home. Very magical. Perhaps I am not entirely human after all.
I read the other entries - seems to me, as usual in competitions, selection of winners was down to subjectivity, not necessarily which is better. All four were different, I mean.
Yes, there is precious little objectivity with these things. I often read the judge's bio to align my entry on the more obvious biases. (I once had a boss called ‘Bert’.)
I like this old, timeless nature thing. It is very much alive (even when appearing dead), and the sooner humanity remembers that, the sooner their sorrows will be at an end.
Civilisation is overrated. There is far more civilised existence in the natural world.
‘Tis true, Evie. Even for Japanese yews. 😛
Forgot to say I like the mythological quality of the piece - I think that's what I meant by timeless.
I've been to the New Forest (when I was a child). It didn't scare me at all.
I am now recalling the curious number of times when, on some trip into nature, I got separated from the group and lost all on my own, and far from being scared, I was liberated, spiritually, and at home. Very magical. Perhaps I am not entirely human after all.
Who'd have guessed?? 😛
I read the other entries - seems to me, as usual in competitions, selection of winners was down to subjectivity, not necessarily which is better. All four were different, I mean.
I've never met anyone called Bert (honest).
Yes, there is precious little objectivity with these things. I often read the judge's bio to align my entry on the more obvious biases. (I once had a boss called ‘Bert’.)