Dunstable Downs

A hillside of walkers gathering slow
blend with the gold medal fields all aglow.
Kites finding freedom, flutter and flow
as looping Red Kites begin to swoop low.

Families with picnics bask in the sun
whilst ice-cream smeared children playfully run.
Dogs chasing frisbees bark at the fun
as strolling events are just about done.

Rooks search for scraps on the Downs chalky chest.
Footballs pace quicker as if on a quest. 
Hypnotic gliders hover like rest,
drifting away, along with my stress.

Serenity cycles. Smiles are on tour.
The wonder of nature is what we’re there for.
The café embraces a coach trip or more.
Benches remember all those gone before.

I view all the tissue-like clouds move along
whilst hearing the skylark sing beautiful song.
The smell of contentment is fragrant and strong.
Our Dunstable Downs is where I belong.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Squirrel Avatar
September 29, 2024 at 8:07 AM
Nice painting.
Stanworth Avatar
September 29, 2024 at 8:42 AM
Thank you Daniel. I appreciate it.
Culverhouse Avatar
September 29, 2024 at 7:29 AM
I've never been to the Downs there, you made it sound as though I should, nice write, George
Stanworth Avatar
September 29, 2024 at 8:43 AM
Thanks Clive. It is one of my favourite places, especially in the spring.
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