THE DARK HOLLIES

Holly is one of the oldest sacred trees in the British Isles — revered by the druids, a symbol of protection and eternal life through the darkest months of the year. Here, the deer moves through its shadow, ancient and unhurried.

I drop
past whistling holly trees,
druid dark, crowned with red berries.

THE DARK HOLLIES — Fine Art Print
From Darkling: The Owl's Song by Catherine Hyde — shortlisted for the Holyer an Gof Poetry Award 2025
Published by Apollo, an imprint of Bloomsbury
Reproduction from the original painting by Catherine Hyde

Museum-quality archival print with light-fast pigmented inks
Signed, titled, and numbered beneath the image — Limited Edition
Unmounted, presented flat with a backing board and protective cover