We’re almost at maximise tilt, tipping our northern hemisphere towards the sun, the days have reached their longest light. On Thursday we’ll celebrate the Summer Solstice; a hugely important day for many of us in the modern age but an ancient day that has been marked for thousands of years, gathering communities together and hoping for successful harvests. Bonfires were lit to encourage the sun’s power to help grow strong and abundant crops. I will more likely be lighting a few candles with the children, eating a ‘solstice cake’ and burning (not literally) any negative feelings. It is a day to mark in some way; a poem, a walk, a swim, anything to bring your focus back to nature and show a little appreciation for the natural world that holds us.
I really enjoy your beautiful writing about Ballycastle, the glens and the sustainable local causeway food. Love your breads and cakes too! Keep writing
‘I watch the sunlight paint it all back to bright summer’ 💘🌞
Beautiful x the poem is so moving and I had a wee giggle re the horseradish flower “and then I ate it” :)
Ha ha I’m glad, I thought it was funny! X
I really enjoy your beautiful writing about Ballycastle, the glens and the sustainable local causeway food. Love your breads and cakes too! Keep writing