Bloom Magazine UK

the last word interview

Describe your relationship with nature.

It is tentative and complex. Overwhelmingly positive, but there are negatives as well. I feel small, protected, enveloped, but also saddened and a bit of a failure. I am reminded of the classic school report line, could do better. I am constantly striving to do just that.

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