The view over the Ship Canal

was not for the faint hearted,

wheelie bins, plastic bags,

a dogs body or two,

used condoms galore.

 

Thats what used to be, now

with lots of folks doing lots of work,

 

The view over the Ship Canal

is a sight to behold

on a lovely summers day,

couples walking out

past the old Roman Fort,

kids with mum and dad

getting a bit of history, but best

best of all,

just watching

mother swan and her brood

as they go gently gliding past

on a summer afternoon.