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Allotment 2

Returning to my father's allotments as an adult after his death

Rachel GoslingMay 3, 202618 views
Allotment 2

I walked through the wood

Created by my father -

Red kites flew above

 

Found the hidden pond,

Established; teeming with life -

My father’s vision

 

Once the land lay bare,

Now splendid trees shelter birds -

He would have been proud

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Katharine

5/4/2026

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Red Kites flew above. the pond Oh, Rachel, it's beautiful!!!

Your father was a wizard with nature! Of course, you are proud of him and what he did. And it looks so English! Pastoral. Peaceful, lovely.

Thank you! It was so lovely and meaningful to return to his special place of my childhood - where he created this beautiful wood and pond for all to enjoy. Thank you for reading!