Diamonds on the Water

by Kelly Davis Wilson

Diamonds on the water, what a lovely sight to see,
Diamonds on the water, flicker and flash before me;
They bring back memories of Birch Lake’s summer glimmer,
Now new adventures of paddling the glistening curves of the St. Joe River.
 

Shimmer, shine, and sparkle, sunlight dancing over the water,
A gift from God, I behold nature’s beauty as I wander;
I kayak past bridges, parks, inlets and rocky stairs,
Floating slow, I spy turtles and ducks, feel the gentle breeze in my hair.
 

Great Blue Herons take flight on the river green,
Swallow’s swoop and chirp as I pass underneath;
Fishermen on the riverbank, throwing out their line,
The dam is just ahead, pull hard, use all my might!
 

I turn around and float downstream,
People watch from the shore, wishing they were me;
The sun is lowering, now a golden fireball in the sky,
Families enjoy picnics, children playing nearby.
 

The current moves in its silent flow,
It gently carries me as I relax in the evening glow;
Diamonds on the water, what a lovely sight to see,
Diamonds on the water, flicker and flash before me.

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About the Author

Kelly Davis Wilson grew up in Elkhart, IN but spent summers on Birch Lake in Southern MI and always loved the nature around her but it wasn’t until she lived in Florida and South Carolina that she took the opportunity to hike in nature preserves and the rolling hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. That is where she really experienced the beauty and wonder of nature. Kelly moved back to South Bend three years ago, where she took advantage of kayaking, biking and hiking the St. Joseph River and other natural areas of the state. Ms. Wilson enjoys painting birds, particularly Great Blue Herons, and when the emotion strikes, writing about nature. She is employed at REAL Services in South Bend. Ms. Wilson also enjoys spending time with her family, especially her three beautiful grandchildren and gardening at her home in River Park

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