Photograph of an ancient yew tree, from a distance, with a clear blue sky behind.

Photograph of an ancient yew/mother tree from beneath, against a blue sky

Photograph of an ancient yew tree, from close up/looking up the trunk

Close-up photograph of an ancient Yew tree, showing where lower branches have been cut.

Affinity

We are many
Not so few
We are rising
As we grew.

We are silent
Yet we hear
We are present
Far and near.

We are strong
With visage mild,
Living long
Sensing wild.

We are bright
As misted gold.
We've danced with Time
Our souls are Auld.

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