Not today...

Friday is a day off for the KHT, so to her disgust, we took her out for a wander in the woods.


The KHT LOVES the woods,
but not today, not when the sun was breaking through the clouds,
backlighting the amazingly vibrant autumn colours.








Not today, when there are Gruffalo characters to eyeball.











Not today, when there were the most amazing views over Herefordshire,
with big skies to wonder at.





















Not today, when there were hills to scramble down.










Not today. when you could stand and watch the leaves tumble down,
and listen to the sound,
like gentle rain
falling from a dry sky.
















Not today, when there are pathways to explore.










Not today, when there is faded fern-like foliage to admire.








Not today, when leaves cling on,
not knowing how long they will stay,
will they be there another day,
before they join the colourful carpet on the floor?










Not today, when I can kick my way through leaves,
like an explorer on an expedition
to discover places
not yet known to others.















Not today, when I can gaze up at lofty heights,
and know that however much I grow
I will still be small.


















Not today, when I can find a tree,
that in colour
almost matches me.

Not today, my passion for woodland
is as yesterday as the pumpkin,
left lingering at the foot of a tree.
Grimacing in discontent,
at this unforeseen treatment.










Not today, all this beauty does not appeal to me,
not even if I look as far as I can see
Then maybe I will spy the destinations I crave,
Poundland, charity shops, and M&S cafe.











The KHT loves the woods. I just hadn't realised how much she missed her Wednesday afternoons in town, now she no longer has a half day.
I must make amends....