Dowlish Wake

Goldfinch60



Up the road we drove,

Bushes each side of us

And then we were there.

Into the car park we came,

There in front was the pavilion,

Into it we walked,

Greeted all around.

But then it happened,

I walked out to the terrace,

And saw this magnificent view.

The lawns so green

Surrounded by the wonder,

The wonder of Nature.

The trees and bushes

Bringing delight to my sight.

 

We played our games

Against delightful opponents,

During the day filled with joy,

And much laughter.

A day to be remembered.

 

But the highlight of my day

Was that view,

I just could not stop looking

At the wonder of Nature’s canvass

Surrounding my life

With its absolute beauty.

  • Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: September 13th, 2021 01:06
  • Comment from author about the poem: Played croquet semi-final at Dowlish Wake yesterday, we came in second but had a wonderful day.
  • Category: Nature
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Comments7

  • dusk arising

    Our own wonderful land. It's the reason why i go for my drives, to be out there taking pleasure from what fills my senses.
    A timely reminder from you to get out into the country air before the chill arrives.

    • Goldfinch60

      So true d a, being out with Nature is so wonerful.

      Andy

    • Doggerel Dave

      Had to Google Dowlish Wake....... I wish you wouldn't do this to me, Andy - I may have been in Australia for a long time now, but I still have feelings for the Old Country, you know....It looked great, plus croquet - you almost make me envious (no, correct that - you DO make me envious - for a little while!)
      Lovely nostalgic write.

      • Goldfinch60

        Thank you Dave. I had not heard of Dowlish Wake either until we heard we heard we were playing them in the semi-final of the South West Croquet tournament, fabulous old time village.

        Andy.

      • orchidee

        A fine write and pic Gold.
        Erm, I'm not envious. We have rural or semi-rural areas about 2 miles from home, and a woodland about 1 mile away.

        • Goldfinch60

          It is the same for me, but this place was something special.

          Andy

          • orchidee

            Ohh, of leafy lanes, and Autumn (or late Summer) strolls and views! I'm waxing lyrical now. heehee.

          • L. B. Mek

            'The lawns so green
            Surrounded by the wonder,
            The wonder of Nature.
            The trees and bushes
            Bringing delight to my sight.'
            this is beautiful
            are those clouds for real?
            so majestic and tranquil,
            your write took me back to my football days,
            when we would spend an entire day playing, and then just lay on the grass
            and watch the clouds, wordlessly
            sharing that moment of serenity...
            a wonderful read Andy and the energy of the music goes with it so well

            • Goldfinch60

              Thank you Mek the wonder of Nature is always good to be with.

              Andy

            • Thekkinkkattil

              Your enjoyment and satisfaction has been conveyed effectively beautiful Andy

              • Goldfinch60

                So kind TKKKK, mush appreciated.

                Andy

              • Fozzy

                Lovely to read before the onset of the dark winter months

                • Goldfinch60

                  Thank you Fozzy.

                  Andy

                • Saxon Crow

                  You just cannot beat Britain for its natural beauty. It has everything.

                  • Goldfinch60

                    So very true SC.

                    Andy



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