As I walked by My River
Nature was all around me,
Spring was here and all were busy.
The blackbird left the bush
And hopped in front of me
With a mouthful of worms,
His family had arrived.
The swans and geese floated by
In beautiful silence,
And then I saw it,
Like a bright blue and orange arrow
Streaking along the river,
Not deviating.
At a speed so fast
It flashed by,
But I saw it,
One of the most beautiful of birds.
That kingfisher made my day wonderful,
As I walked by My River.