A simple place – where

Warmed by sun and love,

As on a mother’s lap, aproned with flowers,

I sit;

Lulled by the soft songs of summer.

And all around me

Kentish air is quick with scented sounds

Whispering all that England was

And all I hope ’twill be

Here laughter and good fellowship

Grow easy with the Hazel, hip and haw.

Good food is on the plate,

Thankfulness in the heart.

Here sleep is rest

And waking – more.