Rivervale Swan

                  RIVERVALE SWAN

I stroll to the river
  through trees I glimpse a fitful glitter
I come to the bank, I stare, I shiver
  In awe I be, standing small, smiling bigger

Like to a magnet I've become attached strong
  to these waters with the name of Swan
I listen birds abound, dart around and sing song
  I lounge, I breath, I grin and linger long

Mirrored on the water, sky colours reflected, dual
  'tis this image in nature I see as a jewel
A place of energy, I gather strength, I renewal
  A lonely soul, invigorated, new

An evening breeze gently grown
  sees flora dancing singing a song of its own
I've come here solo but feel not alone
  This place be beauty as ever I've known

I stir and rouse from a leaf strewn bed
  and to the west I turn my head
The sun hunkers down, the colours blood red
  all worldly woes from this sight have fled

I retire ever happy to my nearby flat
  and from my balcony I tip my hat
I offer a toast to the grand ol' Swan
  and this place of Rivervale where I've come to belong