Escape - Annette Brown

Poetic piece on a place that's important to you using your senses. 

The rushing, vigorous river straddles the outer perimeter of the estate,
While the silent Castletown House towers over the parklands,
Tall majestic herons perch on slippery rocks patrolling the river,
Ducks bolt down the seedless grapes
scattered by children from the lake side. 
Paddling, gliding while webbed feet hide below,
Dogs on leashes bound and leap with their smiling owners.

This place is special to me, the feeling of space, nature flourishing,
Inside the cocoon of wildlife, outside developers devour green spaces, 
Builders hoardings sprout up, planning permission notices multiply.

While the tree lined avenue invites us inside to saunter and relax. 
To refresh, renew, restore.