Men who marched away

Men who march away (Song of the Soldiers) What of the faith and fire within us Men who march away Ere the barn-cocks say Night is growing gray, To hazards whence no tears can win us; What of the faith and fire within us Men who march away? Is it a purblind prank, O think […]

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Peony

I love peonies, they are so lush, whatever their colour or shade (and there are thousands) they are beautiful and often have the most delightful perfume. My parents had a lovely peony, a soft blush pink, deepening do a deep cerise, with golden stamens. It was so stunningly beautiful that people passing would stop to […]

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