Echoes of Mary ~ the Swans
Swans, the story tells, bond for life. Mary through her Storyworks is somehow telling me that bond echoes on.
Taking a much needed constitutional yesterday in the almost cool of the evening in Brockwell Park I came upon the family of swans Mary and I have been following for several years. I’m delighted to be able to report in picture that this year seven cygnets are doing very well thank you.
A number of you Mary-Blog followers have said you like the idea of consolidating this remarkable storytelling resource. Please do advise on what might be most useful and helpful.
Meanwhile, here’s a poem by Mary that we’re planning to include in due course in what might be titled: Echoes of Mary ~ the Book.
Sad Swan Serena
Swan Serena sailed the river, no-one knew how sad she felt,
Wanting, waiting, never finding, searching for a silver dress.
Until one moonlit night Serena, yearning for her heart’s desire,
Dipped her head towards the water, swans-neck curved in gracious ‘S’.
In the depths was something silver mirrored in the full moon’s light.
Serena wondered: what was she seeing? At first she simply couldn’t guess.
At last Serena knew the answer: she was looking at herself!
Clothed in moonbeams, shimmering, lovely, reflected was a swan princess.
Each night now when moonlight glimmers Serena meets her silver self,
Glides the silent, shining river, sadness changed to happiness.
Sail on, Serena, keep on searching in the water’s hidden depths.
One bright day when sun is shining you might find a golden dress.
Until soon dear Mary-Blog readers.
Tags: Brockwell Park, Swans
August 1st, 2022 at 10:47 am
Beautiful, beyond words -like the woman who wrote it.
August 1st, 2022 at 1:10 pm
It would be wonderful to know that another generation of people working with young children have access to Mary’s great collection of ideas and stories for sharing with early years. Brilliant and adaptable to different users/situations. They always worked for me.
August 6th, 2022 at 2:07 pm
Lovely to revisit this poem having seen the swan family with you this morning, Paul, x