Just close your eyes and let the sound of water clear your mind
as you sit beneath a willow in the shade;
and now for this one moment please imagine you are blind
and let your other senses be waylaid.
The sound of water lapping at the river’s grassy banks,
the chatter of the ducks as they swim by,
a blackbird in the treetops singing loudly, giving thanks,
as the breeze among the leaves just breathes a sigh.
Remove your shoes and let your toes be cushioned by the grass,
it’s coolness helps to calm the heat of day,
lie back and let the problems of your life just fade and pass
and let the inner child come out to play.
Hear the swish of casting rod as fish espy the bait
and minnows swim in jam jars on a string,
the heron sitting in the tree with patience, he’ll just wait
as he surveys his river like a King.
Time that you were heading home, the owl let’s out a cry
his sharp eyes busy searching for his prey;
the shafts of evening sunlight kiss the ripples as they die
and night-time wraps itself around the day.
Silver trophy winner
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