APRIL - "Loveliest of trees, the cherry now..."
Loveliest of trees, the cherry now Is hung with bloom along the bough, And stands about the woodland ride Wearing white for Eastertide. Now, of my threescore years and ten, Twenty will not come again, And take from seventy springs a score, It only leaves me fifty more. And since to look at things in bloom Fifty springs are little room, About the woodlands I will go To see the cherry hung with snow A E Housman Funny kind of bird - this one's not on my app!!! I was inspired to look up this old favourite by the dainty cherry blossom now blooming in our developing orchard. Thanks to A.E.Housman. Also I'd like to mention a great man who passed away in March and will be laid to rest on the first of May - John Cherry of Barrow upon Humber. So many people are thankful for his kindness. Our family will always keep his memory close to our hearts. May his soul rest in peace. Last night Ginny heard the same burbling sound she heard on the first of April. That night was the pink moon and Gi...
