Monday 4 January 2010

The return

The grass is a shining white sea
A perfect plane, perfect shadow, a clear light
That speaks of possibilities
The buses, as stiff as blood
Form a patient line by the winter common

There is still a frozenness about
Figures are awakening from a long sleep
As I pass by Peckham's parade
Of peppers and fish, the startling green of the library
The solid geometry of the wood yard

Disillusioned by freedom I am inured
To the slow, orderly return
To a life regulated by colour and light
A place of queues, where harmony is observed
Nature is indifferent, but not this world




2 comments:

Sminxy said...

Love the intimation of the colours and activity of Peckham high street against the contrast with the landscape of Peckham Rye.
South London can be beautiful!

willh said...

Thank you!