The old, withered, oak stump
Is surrounded by new life
New saplings are growing
The cockerel crows
Preparations are in progress
Chairs and tables moved around
Rosemary, collected and bottled in oil
Swimming pool surface cleaned
Soon it will be the time
For the (casual dress) rehearsal
With couple and celebrant
Each learning their expected lines
I am down the lane
Round the back of the hotel
I listen to birdsong
I photograph the wild flowers
There are windmills on the skyline
Hillsides are both near, and far distant
Some being populated with cypress trees
Who then, would doubt that this is beauty
Today there is a sun
The sky is far more blue than grey
Of course it won’t always be this way
But for the moment let us be thankful
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