One of my readers/followers, Colleen Brown, this morning asked me about the origin of the photo, of the tree picture in my previous poem/article, from early this morning (When Do We Grow The Next Tree), as I had again reused the photo from this old post. So I’ve been inspired by Colleen, The Chatter Blog >> https://bikecolleenbrown.wordpress.com/2019/08/10/slightly-overcharged/ .. to post this poem of mine, that I wrote last year, ‘Myfanwy And Glenys’. The tree in the photo is of the ancient “Pontfadog Oat Tree” in Wales, said to be 1,200 years old,… unfortunately the old tree was blown down by a storm in 2013……
Myfanwy And Glenys
We haven’t been here for years
At Pontfadog’s Swan Inn drinking beers
The cosy lounge’s open fire invites us to stay
Reminiscing, we talk of bygone days
Remembering our twin Aunties, Myfanwy and Glenys
When they giggled and blushed at our first public kiss
We were sitting upon our Aunties picnic rug
Under the ancient Pontfadog Oak
Overlooking the picturesque river Ceirrog
Gently flowing beneath the Bridge of Madoc
And down the road, the Glyn Valley Tram rolled in
Visitors alighting at the historic Tram Station building
We happily observed their contented smiles
Basking in the beautiful country-side of Pontfadog
We’re comfortably warm here, holding hands
Our ageing dog’s laying on your lap, a white bundle of bliss
A gift from our dear Aunties, Myfanwy and Glenys
Proudly we had named her “Pontfadog”
Ivor Steven (c) August 2019
Its 1;25 am and I just woke up from a unsettling nonsense dream, so I came here just to get my head straight again and found this delightful poem. You know how to make people feel good with your words. I do so like this!
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Yes, a happy piece to write Claudia. There is a bit of Welsh way back on my mothers side, and she actually had cousins who were twins, Myfanwy and Glenys
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This is lovely Ivor as are your photographs. 🙂
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The photos are off the computer images of “Pontfadog’, but Myfanwy and Glenys, were the names of mother’s cousins (twins) from southern England, and nice to write a story based on there names and Welsh village of Pontfadog…..
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this is a happy poem and sad that the tree is now gone
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Yes Beth, I enjoyed writing this little love story, and using the names, Myfanwy and Glenys, that were actuaully the names of my mother’s twin cousins who lived in southern England…..
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Excellent
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Beautiful, Ivor, and a lovely way to start the week.
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Maybe I’ve started the sun shining for the week 😎🌞🙄
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😉
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Such a sweet reminiscence. I love the names in your poem especially your aunts’ names. =) ♥.
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Thank you Niki, Myfanwy and Glenys, were actually my mother’s twin cousins who lived in southern England, and my sister’s name is Myfanwy Glenys…..
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A lovely bit of history, both personal and public!
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The name/village was a prompt from my writer’s group, but the names Myfanwy and Glenys, were actually my mother’s twin cousins who lived in southern England
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Thank you for sharing Ivor. Your words so touching….the tree so lovely (and gone!). All tied together in your emotions.
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Thank you Colleen, for reminding of my happy and loving poem….. xx
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🙂 you’re welcome Ivor.
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AW! Love this poem! A joy to read! It made me smile SO BIG 🙂 and it made me giggle! 😀 What wonderful memories of wonderful people and wonderful places and wonderful times…turned into a wonderful poem! 🙂
Lovely photos! 🙂
So sad the tree is gone! 😦
One day we will all be gone…but we will be remembered!
You will leave a huge beautiful legacy of love, Ivor! And your writing will be a part of that! 🙂
HUGS!!! 🙂
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Oh Carolyn your gorgeous comments always warm my heart…… Did you get my comments on your “Cooper” photos and story you posted last week. I only found your article last night, I hope they when through, they was a picture link too ((Hugs))
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I did! And I responded to them! 🙂
Thank you! 🙂
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What a gorgeous ode to your maternal ancestors, Ivor. I love the tree image too. Its am amazing tree spirit that one. ❤
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Thank you Deb, I enjoyed constructing a story around my mother’s twin cousins Myfanwy and Glenys, and my sister’s name is ‘Myfanwny Glenys’ … xx
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I love how the ancestral names get carried along. Its so important to celebrate our ancestry ❤
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Yes I agree, the names give us meaning, and attachment to where we come…
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The tree may be gone, but she loves on in your wonderful post.
Happy day Ivor.
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Thank you Drew, how are you going…
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Doing very well. Enjoying my vacation. Getting inspired by the palm trees, beaches, and sunsets
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Sounds very romantic 🤗💛😍
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