Park-Walking with M, there is a tree I have fallen in love with. I don’t know how else to say it. We think she’s a lime but as yet, my nature-knowledge is miniscule. Saying that aloud makes me want to learn, so I hope this is the start of something. Cos I find myself feeling wildlife in a way that is new to me.

Our tree is tall with a slim trunk covered in light green lichen that I love to touch. I think it was that which initially drew me in. M felt energy even approaching her, but for me, it was when I went up close, laid my hand on her. Put my face to her. I felt a presence in my heart, in my body actually, that I didn’t recognise, that was both soft and powerful.

I didn’t know a tree could make me feel this. I hope the tree gets something from me too.