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I Belong To the Lake

 I wander far from the coal-tar smog
and buzzing sounds of the city
to a place where I can smell
fresh-cut hay in a tepid breeze.
I stroll through a woodland path
winding its way along evergreen trees.
Like a silver-lime leaf my heart
settles in  Willington waters
I know I  belong to the lake.
In distance white butterflies follow
the whistling tunes of an old railway train.
Infront of me  set sail long canal boats
Behind  me dogs bark,men walk
A grey-haired lady  stirs crystals of sugar
in bone-china cups  filled with english tetley tea.
The out-stretched arms of dandelions
welcome home foraging honey-bees
A Peak District Chalet in the little mountain village
awaits my return,my forgotten  pen
 and new sunset dreams


Inspired by my last trip to England.

Copyright © Charmaine Chircop | Year Posted 2018

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Elaine Perrin Date: 10/22/2019 12:01:00 PM Such a beautiful write :-) x Login to Reply

Sami Al-Khalili Date: 12/10/2018 2:43:00 PM It's like I was there with you. Login to Reply

FJ Thomas Date: 8/26/2018 8:20:00 PM This sounds lovely Charma. I'm sorry I haven't been around but I am so so happy to see you posting! Login to Reply

John Hamilton Date: 8/20/2018 6:44:00 PM Beautiful write Charma, obviously inspired from your travels, one of my faves from you! Login to Reply

M. L. Kiser Date: 8/14/2018 11:30:00 PM Just beautiful, my new favorite. I feel that I am there. Login to Reply

Lawrence Sharp Date: 8/3/2018 1:55:00 AM Inspired, poetic writing, with great sensory mystique. Excellent piece. Login to Reply

Ricky Muse Date: 8/2/2018 12:28:00 PM Really like this. So aesthetic. Thanks for sharing.........peace! Login to Reply

Frank Sheehan Date: 7/26/2018 12:40:00 PM It's great to see you're posting again. Your work was truly missed. Enjoy it all immensely. Thanks for sharing. All the best. Login to Reply

Robert Lindley Date: 7/26/2018 8:36:00 AM My friend, you took me there with this wondrous and beautiful creation! A fav, a true jewel set in gleaming gold.. Login to Reply

Jack Ellison Date: 7/25/2018 11:11:00 AM You always write so beautifully, sweet Charmaine!!! You have a heart of gold my love... hugs, Happy Santa Jack! XOXOX Login to Reply

Paul Callus Date: 7/25/2018 9:09:00 AM Hi Charm....even before I came to the footnote at the end of the poem I was absolutely sure that this beautiful poem was based on lovely memories of England...one of your favourite holiday countries! Incidentally this was confirmed by a recent surprise meeting at Mosta:) Pity I was not there at the time:( Warm regards // paul Login to Reply

Silent One Date: 7/25/2018 8:21:00 AM I can see you were inspired, the lovely Derbyshire will do this to poets.. Seems like you visited some beautiful places and these memories will live with you forever.. Login to Reply

Liam Mcdaid Date: 7/24/2018 9:04:00 AM the lake is a beautiful place to belong to where grace lands on wings very beautifully painted piece charmaine Login to Reply

Charles Messina Date: 7/23/2018 11:04:00 PM This is beautiful Charmaine, great imagery! I felt like I was walking along with you through the woodland path...I love lake views and the wildlife that belongs to it...Charlie Login to Reply

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 7/23/2018 5:41:00 PM No greater place to be inspired then near a lake, your pen remembers well the past dear Charmaine, thank you for sharing this delightful poem. Login to Reply

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 7/23/2018 5:23:00 PM How delightful and refreshing your poem my dearest friend ! It took me too away from the " buzzing sounds of the city ' to dreamy places because of your sublime verses! Yes, England is so green. I have spent almost two years there crisscrossing it from South to North and from East to West! Welcome back! Login to Reply

Harry Horsman Date: 7/23/2018 4:16:00 PM Wow, beautiful poetry, hope you visited the Yorkshire dales, and if so, why was i not informed. Could have shown you around. Harry. Login to Reply Charmaine Chircop Date: 7/23/2018 4:21:00 PM Bakewell too..Its lovely Charmaine Chircop Date: 7/23/2018 4:20:00 PM I visited York and the Yorkshire Dales about ten years ago..Even York castle..Its lovely..This time We visited Derby,Matlock ,Bath, Willington nd Alfreton.So you must be from York surroundings? Lucky you.Thanks forthe kind offer. :)

Vijay Pandit Date: 7/23/2018 4:06:00 PM Beautiful imagery and awesome details in your poem..I liked your style, Charmaine. Login to Reply Charmaine Chircop Date: 7/23/2018 4:16:00 PM Thanks :)

Tim Smith Date: 7/23/2018 11:02:00 AM Wow,just beautiful...the sights, the sounds, the smell...so adorable...thanks for letting me enjoy the experience...a fav Charmu...it left an impression on you and your words on me : )) Login to Reply Charmaine Chircop Date: 7/23/2018 4:22:00 PM Thankyou Timu.Im glad you liked it.

Tobey Hill Date: 7/23/2018 10:29:00 AM Beautiful write of a beautiful place. I've had the smell of fresh cut hay in my nose all summer. The horses eat like pigs :) I enjoyed the stroll you took me on this morning CC, well done! TAH Login to Reply Charmaine Chircop Date: 7/23/2018 4:22:00 PM Hehehe..You cracked me up..Thanks for reading Tah :)

Heidi Sands Date: 7/23/2018 10:16:00 AM This is so nice. I enjoyed reading today. Thanks for sharing :) Login to Reply Charmaine Chircop Date: 7/23/2018 4:23:00 PM Thanks sweet friend .