The Lakes. Poem (2. 7. 2018)

~ Chris Black ~The Poet's Poet~

IRELAND - MALTA - TRAVEL

THE LAKES

My daily quest for beauty rare,

The essence of my soul

O’er hill and dale and valley fair

I love to take a stroll.

Though many years have passed by me

This longing will not fade

I’ll travel on with heart of glee

In sunshine and in shade.

My eyes have framed enchanted scenes

Few treasures did I miss

But when I wandered by the Lakes

I overflowed with bliss.

A panorama of delight

Water, hill and dell

Inspiring me in sound and sight

With tales I long to tell.

Of placid lakes and mystic hills

Of tumbling waterfall

Racing streams and ancient mills

Hamlets quaint and small.

 Idyllic landscape green and steep

In always welcome mood

A peaceful graze for the friendly sheep

A home of solitude.

From Bassenthwaite to Windermere

And the gems that lie between

I hear their murmurs sweet and clear

As on the…

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Published by Chris Black ~The Poet's Poet~

The published and unpublished manuscripts of Chris Black. A writer from Wexford, Chris has been writing and publishing poetry for over quarter of a century. September 2016 saw his dream come to fruition with the publication of his first book of Poetry and Short Stories titled Same Train, Different Track. Preferred reading - Autobiographies, the history of the native American Indian and a vast array of poetry books. Continues to write by day and night by giving the sawdust a shake which in turn awakens the grey matter. - has an eclectic taste in music, spent 16 happy years as a radio presenter in a part time capacity while "slaving" away at the coal face now enjoying all that retirement has to offer and more. Tweets @CJBlack2012, on Soundcloud @ https://soundcloud.com/the-poets-poet-1 youtube @Chris Black-poetry-spoken word. You can find his "work" at https://chrisblack2012.wordpress.com If you do happen to drop by do let him know your thoughts, who you are and where you come from - He will in time also pay you a return visit. Thank you.

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