Boating on the Lake

"Boats to Hire".  The sign invites
All those passing within its sights
To take a boat, to pedal or row,
And lazily over the waters go,
Enjoying the scenery by the lake,
The sun, the breeze, and all that make
For a pleasant time spend out of doors,
With the gentle sound of pedals or oars,
Interspersed with the songs of the birds,
And sometimes also of laughter  and words.
And if you're tired, you can always stop
And drift awhile, or even hop
Out of the boat, and on dry land,
Leaving it there for a while to stand
Tied to a tree, until you feel
You once more have sufficient zeal
To sail again, or perhaps you just
Want to return it, as you must
Within the hour, for you hired it for
Sixty minutes and no more.