Dante and the Lobster ....

I watched the fishermen unload briny treasure - 

Beyond the harbour, wild dazzling waves broke against The Spa -

Visitors lingered by gaudy cockle stalls -

I became aware of the anguish of the crabs 

A green crate, filled with still living creatures -

I thought of Dante and the Lobster -

Belaqua -

Those final sentences - 

Take into the air your quiet breath -

It's a quick death, God help us all - 

It is not -

Thursday 17 September 2020

The harbour 

Scarborough