Glimpsing St Catherine's Chapel ...

I saw the chapel through the trees - 

The dark stones on the hilltop held my gaze - 

Newly unfolded leaves were like birthday gifts - 

Blossoms reflected the generous sunlight - 

Elegant fish were lords of shining pools - 

A stone vase, shaped like an amphora, stood amongst immaculate tulips -  

I remembered standing inside the chapel one day in winter - 

I'd looked up to see a dove, its white wings stirring the darkness -   

From the hilltop, I'd seen the cleansing sea - 

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Tuesday 11 April 2017

Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens

Dorset