Beautiful animals ...

The Royal Enfield was parked outside The Inn On The Quay -

Its rider downed a heavy glass -

I remembered the Royal Enfields I'd seen in Kerala -

Their riders dodged gaudy lorries - 

Feverish greenery lapped mosques and temples - 

Bats circled the spires of a twilight cathedral - 

For a moment, the air was warm and full of voices -

I felt the warmth of a languid sun - 

The young men were greeting Marco - 

Their machines were like beautiful animals in his garden - 

30 November 2021

The Town Quay 

Wareham 

Dorset