Walking down from the Castle

Small houses dreamed in northern sunlight -

The narrow lanes led downwards towards the harbour - 

I could smell the sea - 

From the castle, I could look over a tangle of salty rooftops -

Glimpse attic windows - 

See clouds in the October sky - 

There were stories here - 

Names, histories -

Hearts to hold in my hand - 

Old Town

Scarborough 

October 2023