Acerca de
Waters of Chad
(Wilne-Draycott)
photo courtesy of Jonathan Lupton - Breaston
A discovery in the autumn
Eyes so closed it passed me by
Every once in a while
I find there’s beauty all around
this spot, so near it takes my breath away
Nothing more lovelier...break out a smile
So peaceful I dare not move
Just take in what’s before me
So soothing, a beautiful sight
Why has nobody told me
About this wonderful place?
A secret kept so quiet
Senses spark to hear birds sing with joy
Which direction to walk?
Beauty either way, and time, it is no more
Water reflecting the blue of the sky
and near to water’s edge
A flock come to explore
A moment as they approach
Aware there’s beauty there
Their voices, colour of their wings
Moving to and fro, may not seem like much
But I feel like I’m where I ought to be
‘Cause these are beautiful beings
As we walk, the trees either side
Their leaves fall in the gentle breeze
How much more lovelier you can feel
That special aura surrounds you
Listen...water against the log
lapping in tune with nature...should I kneel?
Tread on wet leaves and clay
Wrapped from winter’s chilled breeze
As the sun bursts through branches bare
The water’s alive with flock and colour
The more I see, the more I can be
Immersed in its beauty, it’s why I care
This thing of beauty...Waters of Chad
First seen in nineteen eighty five
Let no man try to pull asunder
Lest we disturb its swans, its calm, our wonder
