Ironbridge

Where once a fiery crucible 
changed the world 
a coracle 
reclaims its river

changehistoryfree verse

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Gary Radice

October 4, 2023 at 4:47 AM

The ghost of Abraham Darby smelting iron with coke pours from the pores of your words Peter. :) I sense themes of reclaimation, restoration, renewal and regeneration in your words. I may be wrong but such is the power of great poetry that it encourages personal interpretations. I'll add that the government limiting permits and the lack of fish stocks shouldn't let coracle fishing die. I'm taking a break from The Soup for a while but am so glad I dropped in to read your latest. Cheers - Gary

Peter Rees

October 4, 2023 at 12:02 PM

Thanks for this great comment,Gary. Really sorry though that we’re going to be losing you for what I hope will be only a short while. I have always found you such an inspiration and encouraging for my poetic efforts. You ‘ll be missed. Haste ye back ! Cheers, Peter