A Stroll Through Serendipity - Urban Nature Poetry
- Israel Ajala
- May 5
- 2 min read
"#ALT #TEXT *Waterloo Lake , Roundhay Park , Leeds ,West Yorkshire ,A vibrant sunset over a calm river, with the sky filled with hues of pink, orange, and purple. Silhouetted trees line the riverbank, and their reflections shimmer in the water. A path runs along the left side of the frame."
"urban nature poetry"
I strolled with ease, a casual gait
Beige trainers, yellow jeans, no debate
A hoodie warm in the cool day’s air
Hair trimmed to edges with Eddie Murphy flair
Hazel eyes caught in the sun’s embrace
Despite the chill, a smile on my face
Then a rustle, a flash at my heel
A cheeky squirrel on a fast wheel
Chased by a cocker spaniel’s keen pursuit
Nature’s chaos, yet strangely mute
A breeze kissed my skin, soft and wild
Goosebumps rose
I felt like a child
I neared the lake, where colours did dance
A mandarin fluttered in its bold prance
Among ducks, geese, and elegant swans
A symphony of life, my spirit drawn
I tossed out some crumbs to the waiting crowd
And they followed me, eager and proud
A pen dropped near, an unnoticed token
I picked it up, my gaze was broken
A woman stood there, her beauty pure
Creamy brown skin, her charm so demure
Long braids cascaded like threads of gold
Eyes sharp and warm, yet story untold
In her yellow dress, she stood with grace
A "thank you" passed, a soft embrace
And though she brushed my flirt away
I felt content, as night met day
For in the moment
I found my way
Appreciating life in its grand array
So here I stand, in nature’s glow
With a heart full of wonder
letting go
A stroll
A glance
A life unknown
A simple dance with the world I’ve grown
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