Monday 28 September 2020

The delights of the daily walk...

                    

                                  The daily walk throws up many delights..

                                       So many things to see.

                                   Sounds, smells and beautiful sights

                                        And all of this for free!






                                     There are hips that shine

                                           Like bright, red jewels,

                                     There are haws among the hedges..








And Cyclamen line a grassy path,

All along the edges.





                                              The Holly berries are quite a sight,

                                                    So pleasant to the eye.

                                              These are in abundance,

                                                   Against the bright, blue sky.



                                   Now, back in early springtime,

                                          We spotted this, above

                                    But don’t be fooled, those hearts deceive!

                                           Don’t even think of love!

     

                                                                      


                                        Beware! As this is deadly.

                                                  Black Bryony is its name.  

                                          The berries must not be eaten!

                                                   Now isn’t that a shame?

                                 


       

                           Now here we have the Spindle

                                  ( Or Euonymus europaea)

                            A lovely sight in autumn;

                                   Always one to cheer!


                         (BTW  Spindle is hermaphrodite, meaning that                      

                          the flowers contain both male and female reproductive parts.)

                              


          

                         It’s Fascinating fungi

                              To finish off the walk.

                         No pollen, no fruit, no seeds...but spores..

                              If only they could talk!

                                                     




                               Yes! The daily walk throws up many delights..

                                       So many things to see.

                                   Sounds, smells and beautiful sights

                                        And all of this for free!





 

3 comments:

  1. I take your point and I must agree
    Yet t’would be half the joy if not shared by you and me.

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  2. I love hearing updates from your daily walk - it's a little window into how the landscape changes through the seasons. There's always something new to see, all on your doorstep and all for free!

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  3. Glad you enjoy the updates...I remember when you used to take yourself off for a walk! Always something different to see and enjoy. X

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