Friday, December 12, 2008

Jonah

I have felt for some time as if the land has opened up and swallowed me entire. Not smothering me, or drowning me in darkness in its soily belly, but taking me within, knowing I am there, holding me safe inside. I knew it again today as I walked on chips of ice fallen from the branches of the etched and wintered trees - the melting blossom pattering still to ground.

28 comments:

James Higham said...

Exotic.

Pig in the Kitchen said...

Nature is the way forward methinks, walking, digging, pruning, inhaling, it has a healing power.

I sound a little mad.
Pigx

Pam said...

Sounds lovely. I could use a walk like that right now.

billatbingley said...

It's soaking wet, grey, miserable and damp here at the moment. How I envy you the cold frost filled countryside of Northumberland. What could be better than a brisk walk along Bamburgh beach with views of the Farne islands sitting out at sea?

Housewifeinthehighlands said...

poetry

♥ Braja said...

I never know what to expect from you, which is how a writer always should be. Drop by; stay awhile...

occasional northerner said...

So many people have said to me how dark and depressing they find this time of year.

I love the changing seasons - the lack of daylight hours, spectacular late afternoon skies, dark landscapes - and I love the way it will eventually give way to more light, growth and green-ness.

I think I sound a little mad too.

Yvonne Young said...

When I feel like wandering as lonely as a cloud, I go to the grounds of Wallington Hall or Cragside. There are others there too, but on a blustery day the cobwebs are well and truly blown away.

Jen Black said...

This what Northumberland is good for, but we don't spread the word!
Jen
http://jenblackauthor.blogspot.com

Dick said...

Try not to be too self indulgent. The sycophants can easily turn your head!

A Mum said...

beautiful.

lizzy said...

I think I would love Northumberland...I am in Minnesota with snow blowing and below zero temperatures!! Hmmm...a walk would be lovely.

Laura Jane Williams said...

Beautifully articulated.

Julian Meteor said...

What a BEAUTIFUL piece of writing. Less is MORE!!!!!
lol

Bluestocking Mum said...

Lovely.

Ah, to think of Northumberland at this time of year.

btw-I was going to call my 2nd child Jonah but everyone laughed...

warm wishes

Anonymous said...

Did you fall in a pothole? I hate it when that happens, like that scene in the Vicar of Dibley...

Rachel said...

I am almost finished with the book and don't want it to end, hence I had to find your blog.

Delightful, wonderful, and my favorite kind of reading. I borrowed it from the library, but do not dismay, I intend to purchase one or more to send as a gift.

The Howarth's said...

Have just read your book whilst in bed ill, so much I want to tell you and share. So many lumps in my throat and tears, the Routemaster bus; the school bully; smacking your face on the open door in the middle of the night. So many things. I don't feel lonely anymore. Thank You.

Lulu LaBonne said...

That sounds very lovely, I mostly feel attacked by my weather

Sandra Montgomery said...

MIssing you Wifey. But with Christmas and all that brings to the woman of the household, it's no wonder.

I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and find time for some peace and joy.

My daughter is in Kendal right now and I miss her SO MUCH! But will be home Jan 12th.

Merry Christmas!

Anonymous said...

HAPPY CHRISTMAS!!

ahem...

James Higham said...

Merry Christmas, WitN.

Stinking Billy said...

judith, I am little late for 'Merry Christmas' but I want to wish you a 'Happy New Year', bigger and even better than 2008.
luv, x

Anonymous said...

I hope you have dug your way out... do email me if you are feeling like some good advice and writing tips... ahem

Hirppee Nooow Yaire to you anyhoo!!

Jen Black said...

Found the blog, got the book, read it before Christmas and suddenly you've disappeared!
Where are you, wifey? Has Northumberland swallowed you entire?
Jen
http://jenblackauthor.blogspot.com

James Higham said...

Happy New Year to you, WitN.

Le said...

Great imagery - thanks v much - you quality writter you ... love your work :) le

Livvy U. said...

Just spent a welcome few minutes catching up on the latest posts, but this surprising little gem is my favourite.