I discuss spring, trees, and Japanese culture and poetry, and set you a blossomy writing prompt.

References: 'Simon Armitage savours spring ‘ecstasy and melancholy’ on World Poetry Day' - article by Tobi Thomas / 'Spring Night...' by Matsuo Bashō / 'Wakened by the scent...' by Izumi Shikibu in The Ink Dark Moon (translated by Jane Hirshfield). Music by Portamento (his new track 'Real Love' is out now!).

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