Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Rind, mustering and moon.

1. The crack of pumpkin rind as I bring the knife round the lantern lid.

2. Now they've been pointed out to me, everywhere I go, I see the pale pointed caps of mycena mustering under the bracken.

3. Large and low, a hooked moon follows us home on the lefthand side.

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