Here, I might read of miracles ...

The cool gaze of ancestors followed me through the house - 

Its library would have delighted Sepulchrave - 

Those ancient volumes - 

Those exquisite maps - 

Here, I might read of miracles -

Hear a poet sigh - 

Feast my eyes on Piranesi -

A lean philosopher would whisper in my ear - 

The library 

Holkham Hall 

Norfolk 

July 2023