A short ride on the Waterwitch 
followed by a stroll and picnic stop
Sometimes it’s the simple things in life 
that are difficult to top 

A beautiful autumnal day  
the sun shone high in the bright blue sky
Cows and sheep grazed in lush green fields 
whilst ducks and swans slowly glided by

The turquoise flash of a kingfisher 
caught everyone’s attention
The heron came in second place 
in the bird spotting competition 

We spotted goldfinches and sparrows 
their chit chat carried on the breeze
We startled a rather grand pheasant 
who took off over tall larch trees

Weeping willows tickled the water
where golden lily flowers grow 
Branches bearing bright red berries 
hung heavy in the wild hedgerow

A couple of hours well spent  
taking in the nature all around
Down by the Lancaster Canal 
there are many delights to be found