A Kettledrum's Arena Comments

Hi Ernestine. If I hadnt seen your name with this I would have known it was you, a true lover of nature seems to somehow have a distintive signature, and you have signed this one so well.10/10 Kindest Regards Dave T

The Yorkshire moors - you took me there and dropped me off for a while, and it felt so good - thankyou Mick

A wonderful, descriptive poem. You have a real eye for detail. Andrew x

hello Earnestine: The new Forest springs to mind as I read it. Some very intersting turns of phrase and alliteration here. Well done Daphne

Beautifully descriptive of the open country I love. I used to roam the high moors when I was youg and strong Now I must rely on memory and poetry too stimulate scenes from the pasr

This truly sounds like Longfellow...and seems a departure from your usual fare. I like it very much...I would love to have a painting of this one. It is rich in tone and imagery. Raynette

I can't remember a single occasion when I have read something by you that I didn't enjoy Oh..I know why that is...Because you're BRILLIANT! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Love duncan X

The first poet I thought of when I read this was Henry Longfellow. The flow and purity of this piece subconsciously evokes him at his best. I love all of your images but the final line stands out especially well: 'And then again, there is the owl who’s always wise.' It says so much about the wisdom and order in nature. A delightful poem. Dan xxx

Oh, what a brilliant comment from CJ - he really put his finger on it there! Ernestine this is astounding. We can visualise it indeed..... atmospheric and so incredibly and serenely and intricately depicted. One of your finest if I may say so, IMHO. t x

You are an artist who paints wonderful pictures with a pen! AMAZING! !

Outstanding imagery Ernestine, reading it was like looking at a movie screen, well penned work!

A well-written piece with the accustomed expertise in nature description. Susie xxxxx