Xmas09words

- New Living Traditions -

Bradwan Christmas 09 poem and background

Weaving wood we wish for wonder

Physics plants a pulse to ponder

With warming wishing

Shaping stars shows safety still

Making mind for missed and missing

Taking time for truths and thrill

Turning twisting testing thunder

Seeking spirit for souls asunder

Marking mind for magic meeting

Fitting fest for fair and fill

Finding favour from fair and fleeting

Sparking sense of sharing still

Link to ALL the drafts of the above poem

Below is what is written inside the card card

I think this is the 25th year since the first Christmas pylon card. I made this year’s from sticks and twigs (mostly sycamore) gathered near my house. I put 4 big sticks in the corners of a big, plastic plant pot and wove the rest around them, it stands about 150 cm. The star is made from 2 origami stars (design Megumi Biddle) stuck together and hung on the gantry with string. The ‘power lines’ is my washing line. The hardest bit was carrying the whole thing round my garden, trying to find a place for a clear shot. I ended up with it on top of my wheelie bin and me lying on my back in damp grass.
The poem on back was done at home over a few days of hard grind.

Last year I created several events, including the UK Hat Throwing Championship several Kipling shows, a Priestley show and The Ilkley Festival Uncut Fringe. I also co-produced City Heroes - The city of Bradford, Bradford City, the F.A. Cup and the war to end wars. Next year I am planning a Walburgas show on the 24th or 25th Feb. and will be involved with the Save Our Odeon group. Link to the photo the image was taken from