I saw a Lady today

 

I saw a lady today

as I walked along a sun lit road

She was walking towards me

neatly attired in a dark blue dress

She wore a straw hat with flowers

which nestled on the brim

She carried a closed parasol

which matched her floral 

patterned dress

Her black laced shoes

were trim and suited her 

overall demeanour

Her gait was most precise

There was a touch of

gentle elegance about her

with an air of quiet reserve

She held my undivided attention

as she passed by almost

oblivious to my presence

This was indeed an elderly

English Lady, unashamedly so

her figure blended into the local setting

of a tree lined avenue

which filtered the sun light

My day was made complete

to see this charming lady

For some reason I named her Alice