“Much to ponder”

Light on sea, sparkling
Dancing in the sun floodlight.
Light starburst through 
Ancient windows
Blazing on the warm weathered stones.
People walking, all ages
Carrying infants, or usually sticks
Pilgrims to our past, wondering 
Who was here, in savage beauty
Raging storms with
Threatening invaders.

Now all is peaceful, open, safe
Every age comes to ponder
In awe.
One day,
Peace will come again to Ukraine,
To Gaza, to lands of conflict
Violence and hatred.

One day.
Much to ponder.

[Gill Henwood] inspired by a visit to Dunstanburgh Castle, Northumbria.