Tag Archives: Wordsworth

Above the Lion and the Lamb (part three – final) ~ Steve Tanham

Posted on August 21, 2019 by Sue Vincent

It was past four in the afternoon. We had been walking for over five hours. Despite our best smiles – and Jon’s chocolate – we were tired, very tired. We were approaching Calf Crag (see above) and desperately looking for … Continue reading →

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Above the Lion and the Lamb (Part Two) ~ Steve Tanham

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Sun in Gemini: We were on the Helm Crag plateau, about to climb up and beyond the Lion and the Lamb rocks to reach the start of the ridge. When you’ve just done a steep climb, it’s natural … Continue reading →

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Guest author: Kevin Morris: Heartless, witless nature…

Posted on September 13, 2018 by Sue Vincent

In his fine poem (one of my favourites), “Tell me not here, it needs not saying”, A. E. Housman beautifully expresses his love of nature while (in the final verse) acknowledging that Mother Nature is, when all is said and … Continue reading →