THE ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE

By Bill Kitson (ex-miner of Westwood).

The countryside is beautiful,

It’s there for all to see.

The fluttering of the butterfly,

Or buzzing of the bee.

Walking through the meadows,

The trees all green in leaf,

Such breathtaking beauty,

Seems far beyond belief.

Codnor Park Reservoir

Cows are cropping at the grass,

A lark sings in the sky…

We take this just for granted,

And I often wonder why.

These things I appreciate,

Through working down the mine,

And never miss my country stroll,

During the Summertime.

Brinsley Colliery Underground

By Bill Kitson (of Westwood)

 

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