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Walking By the Lake

Such a good day for a walk
here in my favourite countryside
many times walked this pathway
blessed memories in my mind confined

All set with a rucksack on my back
walking boots fitting my size eleven
scarf and gloves at the ready if cold
this scenery is earth's pic of heaven

Now walking along the water's edge
so stony in parts, watch my step
there's a toilet at the hotel nearby
before going on in between the hedge

Halfway walk across the boardwalk
with a couple of bridges along the way
the scenery is truly spectacular
one wants this forever and a day

Now stepping out homeward bound
with a few hills and bumps to cross
but gazing over the water to the other side
so still makes one ponder to hear a sound

Well passing by the boatyard maker
now walking on flat land, feet so sore
glad to reach back into the town square
make tracks soon be at my own front door!

( Just bringing back memories of one of my favorite walks in the English Lake District along Derwent Water near Keswick.)

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Date: 8/18/2023 5:10:00 PM
Nice penning. Would like to be there next to the beautiful lakes walking around. Breath the air of your beatiful land Have a good night
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 8/19/2023 12:17:00 PM
Thanks Maria, Glad you enjoyed this piece and liked to be near the beautiful lakes. Have a great weekend, Gordon
Date: 7/5/2023 5:45:00 PM
A lovely relaxing read, Gordon: Nature is the wonderful for inspiration. Enjoyed this stroll with you.
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 7/6/2023 5:35:00 AM
Thanks Suz, Glad you enjoyed this piece and found it a relaxing strol! . Blessings always,Gordon
Date: 5/30/2023 5:35:00 AM
Great memory of a walk in a scenic route:)
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 5/30/2023 8:24:00 AM
Thanks Joanna, Glad you found it memorial and scenic. Blessings,Gordon
Date: 5/28/2023 9:49:00 AM
Beautiful and wonderful world of yester years. Beautiful nature is breathing in your poem with tinkling memories of James Hilton's novel Mr Chips...
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 5/28/2023 12:11:00 PM
Thanks again Sabahat, Glad you found this beautiful and wonderful world of yesterdays. Blessings always,Gordon
Date: 5/21/2023 10:16:00 AM
Reading these lines is just like going on a wonderful walk with you... Beautifully written, Gordon...
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 5/21/2023 1:59:00 PM
Thanks Kelly, So glad you enjoyed our walk and thought it beautifully written. Have a blessed weekend, Gordon
Date: 5/9/2023 12:58:00 PM
Sounds awesome Felt I were with you, Pangie
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 5/9/2023 1:11:00 PM
Thanks Pangie, Glad this had a great effect on you, have a great day, Gordon
Date: 5/7/2023 4:20:00 PM
what a wonderful memory. good to write of those things, Gordon.
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 5/8/2023 6:22:00 AM
Thanks Andrea, Glad you enjoyed this piece and indeed good to write about our memories. Blessings,Gordon
Date: 5/5/2023 12:42:00 AM
- Thanks for the trip and your good memories, Gordon - A lovely poem :) - Happy weekend :) - hugs
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 5/5/2023 3:25:00 AM
Thanks Anne-Lise, Glad you enjoyed this piece and my trip down memory lane. Have a blessed weekend, Gordon

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