Cuts across the evening calm Time has moved on The chilled, limp and drifting bird A stricken swan Sadder than a ruined dream Wrecked along the path of life Now glides lakeward on powerful wings Treading water, skimming through spray To settle down, wings folded in- Oytcome of braving fate to win The happy statistic sails away Jacqueline Deeks Wishing Brent Lodge Bird and Wildlife Trust a happy 40th birthday