Loch and Sound
Jul 7, 2023 17:01:39 GMT 9.5
Post by fjrogers on Jul 7, 2023 17:01:39 GMT 9.5
Loch and Sound
Walking headlong
into gale force wind
along narrow roads
through salt sea air
and rain-
treading carefully
over cattle grids
then briskly
along causeway
that separates
loch from sea....
lined with seaweed
and scattered driftwood-
the odd fish box
overturned boats
and perished remains
of netting
left by fishermen.
Higher ground rises
above causeway
to looming headland
over Bluemull Sound
where seagulls' calls echo
in high winds
and curlews' cries
ripple in waves
like a stone in a pond.
Puffins ride
on swirling currents
descending to pause
on cliff ledges.
Afternoon turns
to evening haze
as mist closes in low
when rain increases
lessening visibility.
Ferry lights are seen
moving in to port
under steel-grey sky
where traffic unloads
and dockers prepare
the next island crossing.
Curlews' cries fade
as traffic drives on.
Walking headlong
into gale force wind
along narrow roads
through salt sea air
and rain-
treading carefully
over cattle grids
then briskly
along causeway
that separates
loch from sea....
lined with seaweed
and scattered driftwood-
the odd fish box
overturned boats
and perished remains
of netting
left by fishermen.
Higher ground rises
above causeway
to looming headland
over Bluemull Sound
where seagulls' calls echo
in high winds
and curlews' cries
ripple in waves
like a stone in a pond.
Puffins ride
on swirling currents
descending to pause
on cliff ledges.
Afternoon turns
to evening haze
as mist closes in low
when rain increases
lessening visibility.
Ferry lights are seen
moving in to port
under steel-grey sky
where traffic unloads
and dockers prepare
the next island crossing.
Curlews' cries fade
as traffic drives on.
