This post is by Carousal

Jamie suggested that a rose bush as a lasting tribute to Jay but unfortunately it wasn’t possible for Jay’s family to take it, so I have bought one which is planted in a container in my garden and will post a picture every year on PS

Ideally maybe I should have ordered a white rose as they were Jay’s favourites but this was the only rose I could find that was named after a poem, The Lark Ascending and a famous pastoral piece of music with the same name because I know Jay also loved the English countryside, so hopefully it will be equally appropriate as a dedication to our dear friend.

I had to order especially ‘The Lark Ascending’ as it is a new rose this year and in very short supply so I have delayed telling you until I was sure that it had arrived. At last it has a few blooms (We have had a cold June over here)




I also intend to have a small plaque made and placed in front of the rose with a few lines from the poem but I hit a snag because I couldn’t find the any lines that seemed appropriate and as it can be viewed on the web maybe I should have to acknowledge the copyright. Then I remembered an old poem I wrote on the Skylark and the last two stanzas seemed to fit the bill. So if no one objects I’ll settle for that.


I know classical music is not everyone’s cup of tea but please listen for just two minutes until when the violin plays alone and I guarantee you will hear the skylark sing. I can’t think that you will not be moved.






Regards everyone Cari.