Sparky, funny (even if I'm too old to understand every allusion) and moving all in one book. What an achievement! So pleased to have my copy. And one of these days it will be signed! xx
@zyzzyvamag These are the last lines of 'The Night Migrations' my favourite poem for this time of year and alas for today. 'This is the moment when you see again/the red berries of the mountain ash . . .
It grieves me to think the dead won't see them - '
@lodeslan So sorry to hear of this, Myfanwy. And I agree with you absolutely about the need to signify death, to signify mourning. I find black essential. And people used to wear black bands or brooches which make it clear to others but surely help the wearers too.