New shoots
Pinsey Woods
Long Hanborough, Oxfordshire

In the depths of the woods, 
where shadows cling tightly, 
you may feel lost, 
the weight of burdens heavy. 
Yet look closer, 
through the tangled branches, 
you will find the light, soft and warm, 
piercing through the canopy. 
New shoots break free, delicate and hopeful, 
whispers of beauty unfurling, 
reminding you of resilience, 
and the promise of growth. 
Though the path feels steep, 
and the journey hard, 
there is an end in sight, 
a clearing of purpose ahead. 
Keep moving forward, step by step, 
let the light guide you, for in the heart of darkness, 
the future is bright, and life awaits, ready to flourish.