An English Summer's Day

What makes an English summer’s day ?
A heart-shaped fruit so fresh and sweet,
A clear blue sky and flowers gay. 

The fragrant scent of new-mown hay
The gentle breeze that waves the wheat.
What makes an English summer’s day ?

Such glorious things, more could I say:
A rippling stream to bathe tired feet,
A clear blue sky and flowers gay. 

Along the track I make my way
Through woodland glade towards a seat.
What makes an English summer’s day ?

The whispering leaves, the sun’s last ray,
The robin singing – what a treat !
A clear blue sky and flowers gay. 

Upon this springy moss I’ll lay
And listen to the young lambs’ bleat.
What makes an English summer’s day ?
A clear blue sky and flowers gay.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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