I love the way a single word can carry us into an entirely new territory of being. Thank you for this beautifully rich introduction. I look forward to following you to the wudrima.
As a Farmer or I like to see myself as an intermediary between the seeds I plant,nature and life. I share with you the amount of energy one put's into the creative process. I love to support your work in the future as for now the season is about to start and with that the costs that goes with it. I love this post, its inspiring. John
A very visual and descriptive interpretation into the semantics of the word Rima. I am already intrigued by the many roads I have never traveled, with words or in paintings.
All I know of Mercia is from one of my favorite series, The Last Kingdom.
So looking forward to the Rima journey: your missives from Into the Deep Woods have been the highlight of my week - and to steal from another author, frequently 'pierce my soul' in their beauty and thoughtfulness.
This is the essence of great writing. Sublime, nuanced, researched, heartfelt. Can’t wait to see where you take us next on this journey.
Ha! I thought you were going to write about the artist Rima Staines ... nice article!
Very exciting, James, and as always much I want to quote back to you. But also thank you for the lesson in etymology – all very inspiring, as always.
Joining you on this journey, from the edge of an island on the edge of an ocean, with a keen edge of anticipation.
This is fucking brilliant.
I love the way a single word can carry us into an entirely new territory of being. Thank you for this beautifully rich introduction. I look forward to following you to the wudrima.
What a BEAUTIFUL piece of writing
Fascinating content, wonderful writing, James. You've written your own Mercian Hymn: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/48461/mercian-hymns
Beautifully written, and fascinating in its sourcing and researching.
As a Farmer or I like to see myself as an intermediary between the seeds I plant,nature and life. I share with you the amount of energy one put's into the creative process. I love to support your work in the future as for now the season is about to start and with that the costs that goes with it. I love this post, its inspiring. John
How could I not subscribe to such great writing and essays. All done. Thank you James.
A lovely piece. I have a friend called Rima(!) and just shared this with her :)
A very visual and descriptive interpretation into the semantics of the word Rima. I am already intrigued by the many roads I have never traveled, with words or in paintings.
All I know of Mercia is from one of my favorite series, The Last Kingdom.
I look forward to it.
So looking forward to the Rima journey: your missives from Into the Deep Woods have been the highlight of my week - and to steal from another author, frequently 'pierce my soul' in their beauty and thoughtfulness.
It sounds amazing and your writing pulls one in.
A lovely piece of writing and a fascinating project. I will definitely be joining you on the journey 🙂