My first poem to be published in an Anthology,was used to raise funds for the Barnardo's Charity,and is called "EVENING",and was published in 1994.

  

                                 EVENING                                   

                            Swallows are flying low,

                            Mosquitoes dance,

                            A late Bumble Bee drones past,

                            Seeking shelter,from this gloaming sky.

 

                            Children play upon swings and round-a-bouts,

                            Shadows dance with the last rays of light,

                             All the lands a glow.

                             And though the trees,a lake,

                             Upon which a Water-lily gloats,

                             A fisher-person casts their line,

                             Spending but a few moments,

                             To catch the last fish,before supper-time.

 

                             The wind rises.

                             A passing Badger snuffles the scent of Evening roses,

                             Such exclusive is this fresh air.

                             Distant cries,of a mother's call,

                             Brings Children from their World of play,

                             To warmed beds,too sleep,then dream,of another fine day!

 

                             The Ball-of-Fire,sinks into a grey mist,

                              Good Night Folks,and God Bless!

 

                             (c)  Clive.A.Baldwin

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