Canals – George Ruddock

Peace

Nothing is moving, even the air is quiet
The lock is empty, the water is still
No breeze in the trees, no birds in the … Read the rest

In the quiet of the sun’s warm embrace
ies a narrow boat marina, a place of grace
Where sunbeams dance on the water’s surface
And … Read the rest

The canal is quiet, boats are sleeping
Sunlight dances on still water
And in the hush of the day, secrets are keeping
As dreams once … Read the rest

In waters still, the Electric Dragon does glide
No sails to be seen, no engine loud
A modern narrow boat full of pride
Just cruising … Read the rest

Flowing from street to canal
Rain found a way
To turn pleasure into pain
And ruin a cruising day

Hard work even why dry
That … Read the rest

What stories can this bridge tell
Horses pulling narrow boats
Full of good to sell

Families living afloat
No time to plant roots
Home, for … Read the rest

A dull day, rain came and went
But narrow boats continue to move
All without a murmur of discontent
And clearly in a floating groove… Read the rest

Intrepid canal travellers slowly float
Through the Shropshire countryside
Many on a decorative narrow boat
Don’t you want to hitch a ride

Entering and exiting … Read the rest

I had lunch today
In a pub next to a canal
Which had once been a mighty waterway highway
And certainly not in Amsterdam

Tree-lined canals
All shapes and colours
Lift our morale
As we gaze on such wonders

Just sit back as you slowly
Meander through water motorways… Read the rest