Women in black at Boustead Hill ...

Boustead Hill overlooked the marshes bordering Solway Firth - the tide was out - dark birds flew over the reed beds - water glistened in narrow creeks - 

In the distance, I could glimpse stretches of bright yellow sands - beyond was the brimming estuary, flowing swiftly to the sea - 

Cattle grazed on the rough pasture near the road - signs warned motorists of flooding at high tide - 

Above the roofs of the lonely silent houses was the vast turbulent sky - 

Perfect for women in black said Alyson - 


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14 July 2014

Boustead Hill