The admiral's house ...

I stood outside the admiral's house -

Sunlight fell on calm stone - 

For a moment, I heard the sea -

I saw a man wearing a fine coat - 

I heard bells ringing - 

I saw a frail boy being carried through a great city -

There were powder burns on my brow - 

I remembered that last pale kiss -

27 March 2022

Portesham 

Dorset