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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.

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Elaine Perrin

Date: 10/22/2019 12:01:00 PM

Such a beautiful write :-) x

Sammy Shaq

Date: 12/10/2018 2:43:00 PM

It's like I was there with you.

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!

John Hamilton

Date: 8/20/2018 6:44:00 PM

Beautiful write Charma, obviously inspired from your travels, one of my faves from you!

M. L. Kiser

Date: 8/14/2018 11:30:00 PM

Just beautiful, my new favorite. I feel that I am there.

Lawrence Sharp

Date: 8/3/2018 1:55:00 AM

Inspired, poetic writing, with great sensory mystique. Excellent piece.

Ricky Muse

Date: 8/2/2018 12:28:00 PM

Really like this. So aesthetic. Thanks for sharing.........peace!

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.

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..

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

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

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..

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

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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 : ))

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

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 :)

Charmaine Chircop
Date: 7/23/2018 4:23:00 PM

Thanks sweet friend .