Walk with me

Woke up this morning early ready for a stroll

the forecast telling of a misty start to the day 

a promise of warm weather to follow

an early morning stroll along a deserted beach

a bed of sand beckons

come, lie with me awhile

sip peppermint sea topped with cuppuccino foam

granulated sand for sugar

pebbles tinkle in lapping waters

music to the ears

a seal drifts by smiling at the scene

 

refreshed for the steep climb

aching legs beg stop to watch

a blue sky lanced with jet vapour

high flyers to another world 

the tall ship a three master seized by the headland 

red sail fishing boat wallows in its wake

laden container ship slips past 

stacked high dolly mix coloured boxes

melting in the sun

 

downhill to the bridge and wait

for the steam train to pass by

pulling happy faces

inland now down a leafy lane

klaxon sounds through the hedgerows

make way for a vintage coach 

filled with Agatha sleuths seeking clues

a  ‘who donnit it’ among the palm trees

ring the bell for the ferryman

the pub across the water

real ale to quench the thirst

 

plead tiredness and take the bus

an open topper hats held tight

alight at the quay

jazz notes float with 

day trippers on a cruise

a  snack of rough bread and cheese

cous cous on a sleeve

watch a polka dot balloon blow a roar

squeals from the wicker basket

hot ears cooled by a westerly

 

almost there towards the great hall

a buzz in the air 

white draped bee keepers puffing smoke

cricket pitch trim and neat

heavy bellies swing on willow

in the courtyard a klezmer trio

play weeping laments

take in a sharp cider 

and listen for awhile

wet eyed scan the  What’s On board

events all year round to please

a note to pass this way again