the visitor

im sat
watching the robin
in the tree
staring,
staring so intently
at me.
he shelters from
drizzling rain
i can not
help but wonder
if he is here
for me

My office today

Such an honour to lead the ‘Mother’s Day’ service at Kemnal Park.
#nightingalecelebrants
#kemnalpark
#mothersday
#mumsaremagnificent
#thecelebrantcircle

And so cancer once again rears its head within my family. My heart breaks for those it affects within my family and beyond. We have walked this path before; it doesn’t get easier.
#fuckcancer

Yesterday I delivered the funeral service for David Turton. An amazing man who lived to learn, to support others and for his lovely family. He spent many years learning about the Mursi tribe of Ethiopia. A remarkable man.
#thecelebrantcircle

Builders are here
They are knocking down the wall
I will hide upstairs
#caspershaiku

Casper’s Haiku

I like to chase stones
On the beach, sand in my paws
The sea takes my stones

Casper’s Haiku

Greenwich Park, centre
Of all things to do with time…
Where is Doctor Who?

Casper’s Haiku

I share my basket
With these two beautiful girls
One sleeps and one farts

My fur gets tangled
They comb and it pulls my soul
I am just scruffy

Casper’s Haiku

Time does not matter
The only thing that matters
Are bacon morsels

Today Casper wrote the following…

I sit by the door
Waiting for it to open
The fields call me

My dog, Casper, has learned the Japanese art of Haiku…today he wrote…

Frosty grass on paws
Chills are sent through my body
My poo is frozen

Where will your story take you?

Wishing you all a very happy New Year. To you all who start the new year with someone missing, I wish that your memories bring you comfort. Grief never leaves us but it does ease. Remember that grief is testament to the love you hold.

May your day be filled with joy, food, wine and song.May you toast those who no longer sit at your table knowing that their love surrounds you always.May you bring your family close & remember that it is not the presents but the presence that matters.