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Ali Rowland's avatar

Always thought it was by a woman. Everyday is a school day. I’m reading some of my own poems on the subject of trees this month, so a very welcome reminder of this great poem. I love the line about being intimate with rain - such lovely alliteration, or is it assonance? - and so fitting if you’re reading it in the rainy UK.

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Anjie Wastling's avatar

Thanks for this ,The first 2 lines were the sort I was always 'throwing about ' in childhood but was obviously too lazy to investigate further,so much appreciated as ever.

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