Graceful willows line her bank,
branches drifting in the flow.
Regal swans glide softly by,
bright mallards come and go.
Silver ripples in the sunlight
mini whirlpools, crystal clear.
Fish, darting to the surface,
for a welcome morsel here.
Young lovers on the grass
throw in a crumb or two.
I smile, as I remember,
I did the same with you.
The little cafe by the river
still does a thriving trade.
Fresh cream teas and doughnuts
and cakes that are home made.
A rowing boat streaks past,
so powerful, yet serene.
Splash of oars on water,
a splendid summer scene.
Relaxing by the river,
a lovely place to be.
Sights and sounds on water,
simple pleasures and all free!
Please tell me what you think
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A little bit of lolling about the the grass never did anyone any harm but you need to keep an eye open for the cowpats and the discarded condoms I suppose nowadays. Sic transit gloria mundi.
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Thanks for reading Barry, poem more nostalgic than anything, though have trod in a few cowpats in the past - forget what condoms are!!
Ann
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so many cameos
I once lived in Marlow by the Thames...your poem reminds me of that time. Your poem captures many cameos of river life both in spring and summer when life is brighter. Such beautiful memories you have. Thank you for sharing them. -
glad you are back ann, missed you loads,the waterside is beautiful, thanks for giving us this lovely poem
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oh Ann this is butiful it brings back so many memories of when me n Jim wud sit in park then when we took the kids on a sun afternoon while they were small ..fanx you for sharing this
xxx cheeky xxx
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