The road stretches far in front of me, <br />lined by Cotswold stone walls and old oak trees. <br />Light flickering through branches like peppered stars <br />reflecting slowly across the bonnet of my car. <br />I see a pigeon flying alongside trying to keep pace, <br />and feel the early morning sun kiss my face. <br />What better way to make you smile, <br />than driving through the Cotswolds mile after mile? <br /> <br />If everything in life could be as good as this <br />the world would be happy and full of bliss. <br />A sign I see says it’s not far to go. <br />20 minutes at the most if I go with the flow. <br />The road damp after heavens opened up in a stream <br />leaving a rainbow coloured sky as if made in a dream. <br />It would be nice to stop and ponder for a while. <br />Driving through the Cotswolds mile after mile. <br /> <br />The end of my road is as far as I want it to be. <br />Wherever this is, the choice is mine you see. <br />I’m not there yet and have some distance to go, <br />so slowly turn up the volume a notch on the radio. <br />With fields and trees rushing past and sunroof open <br />listening to the music with words sung not spoken. <br />I like the sound, I like the rhythm, I like the style. <br />Driving through the Cotswolds mile after mile. <br /> <br />My road is coming to an end - beautiful as it may be. <br />Cotswold stone replaced by daffodils and blossom trees. <br />Wide pavements give a feeling of peace and space. <br />I see a lady jogging with her hair out of place, <br />the postman putting mail through a door. <br />Wonder if it’s important, wonder who it’s for? <br />And, as the sun comes up, I close my eyes and smile, <br />dreaming of driving through the Cotswolds mile after mile.<br /><br />JJ Evendon<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/cotswolds/
