Something unusual happens today –
the rain stops!
And not only does the rain stop,
but the sun actually shines …
all … day … long!

So off we go to the Tow Path
at Distillery
for a walk.

It’s a glorious day
and the wildlife seems to be
enjoying the sun
every bit as much
as ourselves.

Bunnies in the long grass
and countless ladybirds
on golden dandelions.
A tiny goldcrest
flits
from twig to twig
above our heads
and robins watch curiously
as we pass.

Wee, tiny, gingerbread-coloured grebes
cry out their startling alarm
before disappearing
beneath the surface
of the Lagan.

Ducks snooze
on the river bank
and a shadow-black mink
basks lazily
on the fork of a fallen tree
by the water’s edge.

And all the while
the Lagan slips by,
its still waters reflecting
a cloudless blue sky.

A day to relax, unwind
and savour the sunshine.
Such a welcome break
from many weeks of rain.
Absolutely perfect –
thank You, Lord!

© Claire Murray, 24th April 2024