Along for the Ride!
Along for the Ride!
Wrapped in the warmth of the morning sun – we enter the golden glow,
The glory of the touch – the sensual rays – igniting the wonder of nature’s flow!
Opening the door into the shading from the canopy – keeping the entrance so cool,
Breathing in the passion that hangs in the air – glinting like a jewel!
Hugging is the hedgerow in parallel lines – forming a tunnel and leading the way,
Out into the sunlight with flat bottomed clouds – the start of a wonderful day!
A Songbird chorus – a full-throated soundtrack – a multitude of voices in melody’s name,
The growing of families – the meaning of life – playing the primordial game!
Taking a moment to sneak second breakfast – feeling the energy and enjoying the view,
A Red Kite circles with random precision – off in the west to do what they do!
A welcome spectacle in its sunwise seeking – a vision to warm the heart,
Conversation stems from its inspiration – the practicing of an ancient art!
The Butterflies dance their buttercup trance – with Yonderland field a carpet of flowers,
Grasshoppers jumping in their collective numbers – and keeping it up for hours!
I take my time – moving in ever decreasing circles – sunwise is stage one,
A Dragonfly meanders as we cross our paths – as it glistens in the sun!
Time for lunch – and we watch the Long-Tailed Tits – playing as a group in the trees,
Back and forth between Almond and Silver Birch – serenaded by the buzz of the Bees,
An individual arrives and draws them all close – we surmise it is sharing the news,
Maybe its gossip or maybe its back from holiday – wanting to share rave reviews!
A Buzzard swings by low – showing off its marbling – gliding with a subtle grace,
Swooping in silence above the doorway to the Grove – a very special place!
Small Tortoise Shells and Meadow Brown’s – adventuring through the grass,
With many other species and unnamed cousins – that surely came to pass!
A Wood Pigeon calmly bobs and dips – around the boundary from tree to tree,
The Crows they chatter in various codes – hidden in the corners the eye can’t see!
Returning to the ride-on I follow my template – down toward the invisible pond,
Refreshing the footpaths that lead to good intentions – the future and beyond!
In reversing the ignition – I park in the shade – retiring from Yonderland ground,
Quick through the gap – to meet up with a chap – redesigning the lost and found!
With a touch of magic – he brings a sense of order – sticking to a well-rehearsed plan,
evolution finds its courage and its time to shine – with the beloved touch of man!
A Buzzard heralds its welcome – from behind the Hazel – calling in a flurry of cries,
Pigeons plotting individual missions – solo flight paths – casual journeys across the skies!
Songbirds present – singing personal melodies – threading repetition throughout the day,
With reflection shared – personal choices aired – and agreement finds its way!
Sticks and measures – the gathering of treasures – its time to make a mark,
Returning to Yonderland – to carve out an entrance – the igniting of a spark!
Phase one initiated with drawn lines and right-angles – cutting the zone into three,
A personal car park – a labyrinth footprint and a welcome garden centred for all to see!
Focus formed around the interconnecting entrance – opening out onto a wildflower view,
A plan of action to build on for the future – a long-held dream – finally coming true!
A skeleton framework to guide fence and hedging – defining lines with a sense of pride,
Slowly but surely we are conjuring our own history – with one and all along for the ride!
