The grounds of Whelprigg House
was the setting of our walk today
A Cancer Research fundraising event 
held on the first weekend in May 

We wandered through the orchard
by the most beautiful blossom trees 
Delicate cherry pink and apple white 
buzzing with busy bees

The majestic rhododendron 
gathered together in colourful crowd 
A backdrop of deep green foliage 
vibrant trumpets bellowing loud and proud

We followed the gentle running stream
mesmerised by the tranquil sound   
Under the canopy of giant trees 
a blue carpet covered the ground

In the centre of the small lake 
fountain water spouted modest and low
The sky perfectly reflected
broken and blurred by the light ripple flow 

We stumbled across the old cobbled bridge
and stairways that led to nowhere
We watched the lambs frolic and play 
and butterflies dance in the air

Finishing off with tea and scones
we had spent a lovely couple of hours 
Just wandering around the house and grounds 
amongst the trees, shrubs and flowers