A life changing moment in Jesmond Dene
Royston 1946 (Reading)
In Newcastle there’s a place called Jesmond Dene
where a wonderful waterfall can be seen.
Alongside it a rough arched stone bridge spans
and upon it two teenage lovers stand.
They’re looking into the sparkling water
holding hands; the air is filled with laughter.
Then turn and gaze into each other’s eyes
and he gets on one knee to her surprise.
Inexperienced, and yet determined
to tell of his love and heart felt yearning.
He muffed the proposal but she didn’t care
and said yes to her young lover kneeling there.
Hearts filled with love from that life changing day,
both holding hands they now walked a new way.
As step-by-step they travelled with God
‘twas along loves’ highway their feet now trod.
That waterfall still flows in Jesmond Dene,
and their love in its water can be seen.
They’re now much older and their love has grown;
and red roses still blossom from loves seed sown.
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