Smoothing his beard ...

The guest who was like a long thin crane typed his malicious words - 

His fingers pecked at the keys - 

The sea wind reached down the narrow chimney -

Candles flickered - 

He heard the cello -

He pictured the cellist's mouth, her dark hair - 

He had dressed for dinner -

Smoothing his beard, he murmured her name - 

18 July 2022

Lindisfarne Castle