The enticing Mediterranean or Aegian sea The sound of water lapping against the rocks The colourful fishing boats. The Greek island ferries coming and going The memorable orange glowing sunsets
On the sands of time Looking out at the endless horizon A lighthouse, like the old one in Chania Once my spiritual home
Cruise ships come and go gracefully The lure of travel beckons
I cannot live without a seascape Without the sound of crashing waves Without the cacophony of gulls I am afraid to swim in the sea It is visual and auditory
I live in Brighton London by the sea A mere 20 minute walk away from horizons stretching to infinity
I wait patiently to roam further afield The wunderlust of travel Other seas Other oceans
Memories Liverpool By the sea Time to reflect
My thoughts are whirling I can go where I please Like the gulls in flight I too am in flight
Behold Icarus!
Written at 80th anniversary of West Sussex Writers workshop with Stephanie Norgate on 29/7/17.