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The photos I have used on this site are mainly my own or those of Carol Mullineux and Matthew Sutton to whom I am grateful. For the other photos and quotes, I have tried, wherever possible, to give the relevant credits and references. Please do not copy the photos or text on this site without permission from me. Thank you. -- Richard Sutton

Tag: Earth Day

A Spring Day with John Clare

Early morning mists in field

Early morning Spring mist veils the waking landscape with the uncluttered freshness and innocence of a new day. What could be better than to spend the day with John Clare walking beside my favourite local Arun river.

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By Richards Seedsin Blog Posts, Most Popular Posts, Season's Notes, The English CountrysideApril 28, 2021July 5, 2021786 Words12 Comments

Earth sings at Dawn

Dawn unfurls as a scroll

‘Day’s most sacred hour’ unfurls.

Earth awakes to a new day with spring birdsong – voices of hope for our beautiful, yet so fragile planet.

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By Richards Seedsin Blog Posts, Season's NotesMay 1, 2020May 28, 2020722 Words12 Comments
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