A Little Bit Of Paradise Poem by Jodie Hardy

Not very far away from the town
Just away from the hustle of the high street
I sit in my favourite spot beside the canal
It's so peaceful still there is pleanty to see
Watching people as they wander happily by
Men cycle along the muddy path and smile
I am here feeling so relaxed and free from worry
As the rustling breeze blows through my hair
The sun shining on my sholders feels like a warm embrace
Little birds chirp and sing in a bush beside me
While water flows gently through the lock nearby
A train can be heard rushing along in the distance
Small birds dance playfully through the bright sky
Below in the murky canal ducks make patterns behind them
They swim quickly towards my children who are joyfully throwing bread
Though usually I come here alone, It feels good to see
Them taking in all the delights of this natural wonderland with me
To say its July this is the first sunny day I've been here in weeks
The ripples from the canal reflect the light from the sun beautifully
As I hear chatter from a couple on a canal boat
I turn to see it aproaching, elegant and long
In a life full of noise and bustle this is my place of peace
A time of quiet reflection and rest
It's time to leave for today but I will return
For this is my little bit of paradise