I crossed a field
A stile and gate
And breathed the country air,
So fresh the wind
Upon my face
Away from anywhere.

I saw a lark
Ascending up
Into the deep blue sky,
Out from the grass
Of waving gold
As I just walked on by.

I felt the sun
Upon my back
The warmth that I did feel,
As it did light
The countryside
And filled my heart with zeal.

I heard the blackbird
Singing so
Upon the highest tree,
So sweet the song
So gently phrased
So restful and so free.

ANDREW BLAKEMORE

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