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

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
5/4/2026
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!
5/4/2026
The Words That Got to Me
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.