Then run along the riverside br upon a time a French King's pride br viewed vast breadth and gentle ripples; br glitter, glisten, glow and twinkle. br br Inhale the bird infested air br of clearer blue and high up there br free to soar the highest heights br a brighter day as one takes flight. br br The heron builds a mighty nest br and seagulls plague us overhead! br Wild yellow iris fill the banks, br in spring, the Lord is given thanks. br br As river flows around the bend br perfection reflected; sunlight sends br and man created paint and brush br to capture the views colorful, lush. br br Painted river boats and barges, br sailing craft of varied sizes br and floating buss' run on time; br canoe or pleasure where we may dine. br br So run, run by the riverside br upon a time a French King's pride. br Cycle paths and dogs who linger. br Glisten, glitter, row the river. br br For Egal Bohen. br br October 2005 br Francebr br Gillian.E.