Mabh Savage
Words and the world passing by; how it sings to me; how I clamour back.
Tag: nature
Autumn Equinox 2026
We’re halfway between Maximum light And maximum dark Time to pause, reflect, take stock, Or just sigh Grin And keep on keeping on Balance is a tricky old thing Maybe the planet does it so well Because we find it so hard.
A Bird a Day: Jackdaw
Short snippet of my book, pre-editing, about jackdaws. They’re one of my favourite corvids, and we have so many around our homes they’ve even nested in our roof before! Jackdaws are relatively small; one of the smallest UK corvids, similar in size to the… Continue Reading “A Bird a Day: Jackdaw”
A Bird a Day: Gooseing Around
My new book is out on the 9th December, and as a sneak peek, you can watch my launch video on the Moon Books YouTube and Facebook page tomorrow, the 7th December, at 6pm. For today’s bird, belatedly for the 5th, I know it’s… Continue Reading “A Bird a Day: Gooseing Around”
Bird a Day: The Wren
On the 4th of December, I had a no good, very bad afternoon. My child’s school took some actions against my child that were wildly inappropriate in line with my child’s disabilities and now that’s started a whole line of complaint, legal proceedings, and… Continue Reading “Bird a Day: The Wren”
Bird Advent: A Bird A Day in December
Many of you may know that I have a new book coming out, The Magic of Birds, just in time for the holiday season (not my choice but it does make a lovely gift, hint hint!). With that in mind, I’m going to try… Continue Reading “Bird Advent: A Bird A Day in December”
Elder at Summer Solstice
Happy Summer Solstice, after a week of heavy rain and even a bit of flooding, we have hot sun here in Yorkshire! Look at the glorious elder blossom – image shows a wide spray of elder blossom against green leaves. The elder is a… Continue Reading “Elder at Summer Solstice”
February Coming…
Storm up storm up Wind flying flailing mad Angry at the sky ground sea Waves crashing o’er me Rattling bones of stones The ocean’s carcass Dragging on the coast again A car floats Slowly down South Promenade While we huddle Against the rage.
NaPoWriMo Day 30: Into May
The mayfly’s butt wiggles and those Long trails flip and flash Sitting on my car Early, you’re early I say, You won’t even see May You’ll be gone by this time tomorrow But to you that life is full Rich Fulfilling You’ll do your… Continue Reading “NaPoWriMo Day 30: Into May”
NaPoWriMo Day 26: Bee
Oh to be a bee Buzzing happily Fat and fluffy (I’ve got that covered) Getting shit done Sweetness in every job Nectar, pollen, honey Head in the flowers Resting in the sun Flying in a physics-defying manner Goddess-kept and loved A busy, buzzy, bee… Continue Reading “NaPoWriMo Day 26: Bee”
