Poems written by Peter Gibbs over 60 years, inspired by romance, travel, the beauty of nature, emotions and family and friends - peterspoetry.co.uk 

Canal Patrol

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Heron on canalside

On early morn patrol

But fish are sadly absent

No chance to find a shoal

But patience is a virtue

And it might spear a fish

To satisfy its hunger

And make its breakfast dish.

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