Sometimes I think the orchard
holds a spirit. Her bright presence
moving between the trees:
in spring, she brings the scent
of apple blossom, almost there,
and then in autumn she quickens
each fruit, makes it sweeter.
I’m fanciful. That’s my defence.
De (Whimsygizmo) is tending the bar tonight. It’s quadrille night at the dVerse poets’ pub, and we are using the word “spirit”.
Sarah writes poems 
Oh, I can see her! Wonderful.
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And best of all… for winter we still have apple preserves
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Of course there’s a spirit—her name’s Idun 🙂
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Of course.
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She’s one of my favourites.
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An orchard spirit with the scent of apple blossoms. Nice.
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I saw your title and couldn’t suppress a smile, Sarah – I’m hoping to see Jennifer Saunders in Blithe Spirit at the Theatre Royal Norwich in February! Also, we have spirits in our willow and bay trees. The quince has lost its spirit this year – I hope it comes back.
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There’s definitely a spirit over fruit producing trees and other plants, one of the most fruitful 😉 She’s a gentle spirit that loves to play among the trees.
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Ah the spirit that quickens the sweetness of fruit, i lke her
Happy Monday
Much☺love
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Spirit directs the birds and insects in pollenizing the blossoms; quite the symphony.
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This is wonderful Sarah.
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I like the thought of quickening the fruit to make it sweeter.
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There are definitely tree spirits. Yours is dancing. (K)
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I would welcome any spirit that offers the sweetness of that early scent, furthering it with a fall climax.
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“she quickens / each fruit” – what a lovely phrase!
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No defence required!
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Enchanting.
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This is lovely–yes, there’s definitely a spirit. I like your ending, too.
You’re title made me think of the Noel Coward play (though I couldn’t really remember what it’s about). Apparently, there’s a new movie version being made with Judi Dench and Dan Stevens.
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Smells of Spirit
Summer Dreams
Gardens Bring..:)
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LOVE the idea of the orchard having a spirit….and your smiling admission to fancifulness at the end 🙂
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