Village Elder, Islwyn looked busy this afternoon.
I spied him in my field , dragging branches to the ever growing bonfire mound.
He had been pottering around the graveyard,
The graveyard he has unofficially manicured for well over a decade.
He waved.
We talked about Gentleman Farmer Ralph
He and Islwyn had been good friends.
“ The family said that they can almost see Ralph’s graveyard plot from his farm “ Islwyn said and I nodded looking across the valley to Ralph’s farmhouse standing proud to the South West “Pity for them there was not a hole in the hedge“ he added.
I noted that the branches in his hands were the size of a small new hole in the graveyard hedge.
Sometimes you can say a lot more with actions rather than words. I hope there was a good turn out in the lane to give a last farewell to Gentleman Farmer Ralph
ReplyDeleteThere is something special about work done with love by volunteers over many years.
ReplyDeleteThis is unrelated to your post, but may make you feel a little better. A young, fit, friend of mine recently had her Covid vaccination last week. Much later in the day, she unexpectedly fainted, and fell, requiring 6 stitches in the resulting gash in her head. Maybe your episode could be related to your jab?..and gravy gave you a softer landing than a kitchen table.
I suggested that too, as I have been told about fainting related to the vaccine. Your poor friend!
DeleteA true friend to the end!
ReplyDeleteWhat a kind thing to do. I hope the hedge wasn't to keep anything in though! x
ReplyDeleteNo it’s safe x
DeleteKindness never goes astray. The world needs more of it. And of people like Islwyn.
ReplyDeleteElder Islwyn certainly took a practical approach to the problem of no view into the graveyard from the farm. That is love at work, bless him.
ReplyDeleteHugs!
A simple but oh so kind act for an old friend
DeleteThat's lovely.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
Love in action. I'm sure Gentleman Farmer Ralph's family will appreciate his thoughtful act. xx
ReplyDeleteI’m sure they will
DeleteI love your stories like this. A different world, a kinder world. Are the snowdrops still blooming? Or daffodils to brighten Gentleman Farmer's journey?
ReplyDeletelizzy x
Along the borders of my field lie a row of strong yellow daffodils
DeleteThey will stand guard as Ralph goes by
a fine farewell.
DeleteHow sweet to assure a view of the grave for Ralph's family. Truly a well intended trim of the hedge.
ReplyDeleteSome men ( especially men) need a pragmatic gesture to centre upon
Deleteyou have many kind people in your village.
ReplyDeleteI was very moved by his pragmatic kindness
DeleteThat was really nice of Islwyn, true friendship.
ReplyDeleteIt is nice to hear of this. xx
ReplyDeleteIt always comforts me knowing that there are kind souls working quietly in the background bringing a sprinkling of goodness to their corners of the world. May we all follow their good example. Thank you Islwyn. Thank you John for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteIt's great to know there are people like that in the world.
ReplyDeleteAnd it’s important we acknowledge them
DeleteI love this post.
ReplyDeletethat might be the sweetest thing i've ever heard.
ReplyDeleteIsn’t it ?
DeleteYou really do live in the most caring village John.
ReplyDeleteI just see kindness
DeletePat its everywherex
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ReplyDeleteWe all know that and nobody cares.
DeleteThis troll is so creepy. Delete! Delete. LOL LOL.
DeleteWhat's the opposite of Islwyn?
DeleteYour troll.
Fuck off.
DeletePerfect.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful thing to do. Random acts of kindness
ReplyDeleteSome may not have even noticed x
ReplyDeleteUh-oh.
ReplyDeleteGreat last sentence to your post today.
ReplyDeleteThank again...
DeleteHow lovely, brought a tear to my eye. Hils x
ReplyDeleteMen’s kindnesses are sometimes hidden behind pragmatism
DeleteWhat a thoughtful gesture by Islwyn.
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