VILLAGE ON THE RHONE

 

VILLAGE ON THE RHONE

Beside the placid waters of the Rhone

A classical village rises to meet the sky,

The magnificent steeple an inverted cone

Hoists a Saint Anthony’s cross to passersby.

 

The placid waters of the Rhone reflect

Tightly crowded flats along the banks

While gondola-like barges quietly bisect,

Creep behind a steamer in solemn ranks.

 

Beyond the placid waters of Rhone

Behind where the hamlet cannot expand

Where artist has never dimensionally gone

Are meadows and fertile stretches of land.

 

Above the placid waters of the Rhone

And the village so central to this scene

A cerulean sky lends a peaceful overtone

With wispy clouds, a sight not often seen.

 

 

This poem was written by L Milton Hankins

 

 A village is a small settlement usually found in a rural setting. It is generally larger than a "hamlet" but smaller than a "town." Some geographers specifically define a village as having between 500 and 2,500 inhabitants. In most parts of the world, villages are settlements of people clustered around a central point.

 Villages are mostly situated far from the hustle and bustle of urban civilization. The beauty of nature can be experienced in a village as it is surrounded by trees, flowers, mountains, streams, and farmlands. There is no pollution in the village and one can feel the freshness in the breeze.

 Villages are known for their beautiful natural surroundings. They remain unperturbed even today when there is so much of chaos and competition around. People in villages lead a simple life and are content with whatever little they have.

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