The park is a beautiful and peaceful place to spend some time.
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Today the sun called out to me
To venture out to pastures green,
And soon I found the local park
And ‘neath an oak tree sat unseen.
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The lovely views much pleasure gave
As squirrels scampered ‘cross the grass,
And laughter echoed from the swings
And couples arm in arm strolled past.
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From tree tops down to rippling lake,
Where children played their games of chase,
Mums with prams and toddlers came
To pass time in this peaceful place.
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A young boy held out crumbs of bread
As swans and ducks ate from his hands.
He squealed out loud then ran to play,
No longer able to meet demands.
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And in the distance a cricket game
Had many enthusiasts gathered round,
In hope that maybe on this day
Their team a winning streak had found.
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On new mown grass picnics were laid
And tempting treats brought families back.
Sandwiches, cakes and cooling drinks
Soon sent them off refreshed by snacks.
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And as I watched these happy scenes
Soothing thoughts soon filled my mind,
Banishing the woes of yesterday
And leaving problems far behind.
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Christine Ramsay 16.5.11
beautiful poetry. I wish I were the boy who fed the ducks and swans 
wonderfully written I can always count on you Frank
A very unique poem it is great!
A lovely place to relax. I recently fed the ducks at one of our parks, and noticed 2 new cygnets (baby swans) beside their parents. Thank you for sharing your visit.
What a lovely place Miss Christine!
Lovely poem – I feel like I was there, from the way you wrote it. Hope you took some nuts for the Squirrels.
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