There we were, me and the two Jack Russell just walking through an orchard and although it was pouring with rain, grey and depressing this old fruit tree made me smile; the vision immediately became the Green Man doing the Conga and he looks as if he's having a really good time. It fascinates me the way that trees can become something else in your mind but mock the Green Man at your peril, the 'Lord of the Woods' is out there somewhere in an orchard, copse, wood or forest near you if you live out in the country.
If you are in doubt check out some of the illustrations drawn and painted by Arthur Rackham or read some of Grimm's Fairytales.
Oh, and make sure to keep checking behind yourself on your walk in the woods.
He does not look happy John
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