Andrew Motion, who is about to step down as Poet Laureate, was the special guest on BBC Radio 4's Book Club programme. A reader asked him about his poem The Ash Tree and they discussed the afinity that some children have with trees. You can listen to the programme here.
I also feel a soul-settling calmness around trees which I trace to my childhood. So it was sad to hear so many kids these days are wrapped up in 'cotton wool' and not able to explore nature. Read how Natural England is 'releasing children into the wild' here. For those living in or near Hampstead, the wilderness is on our doorstep. This picture was taken just by Hampstead Heath Overground station with Hampstead Heath itself a short walk away. This week I'll be looking for the spiritual amongst the trees.
Posted by Kate.
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