Kingsbrae 9.1
9 June 2017
Love Spoon
Celtic the Knot
binding heart and soul
the love spoon
carved
by caring hands
Sharp moon blade
honed by the wind
white
wooden clouds
flowing against
dark sky grain
Sweet surge
time and tide
tied together
knotted
our heart strings
twisted our love
forever in this
Celtic Knot
Comment: Celtic Knot is the name of one of the more formal gardens at Kingsbrae. It is also one of the symbols carved into Welsh Love Spoons and signifies eternal love. Carving the love spoon was one of the traditional tasks given to the young man when he asked for the hand of his beloved in marriage. In addition to showing craftsmanship and woodcarving skill, the task of carving the wood spoon kept the young man’s hands occupied while he was courting. Parents would then be able to check on the progress of the love spoon and ensure that their daughter’s virtues were in safe and trustworthy hands.
That is a lovely tradition!
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The Welsh are people who know what to do with their hands: carve love spoons!
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I’m sorry to say it’s the first I’ve heard of it! Shame on my ancestors for not sharing that tradition!
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It was an old tradition: but the craft of carving has stayed with the Welsh and people now do for artistry what they used to do for love, though artistry is love, really.
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Yes it is. ❤
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There was also an old custom of…. I shall relate it to you in private when our group next meets.
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I know of several “old customs” … I look forward to the exchange, John.
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