Undercliff Walk 25.4.23

 


Undercliff Walk


Caught between sea and cliffs

on a wide smooth path

I make my way to Ovingdean.


Behind me Brighton’s i360 carries to the sky.

Before me I see Newhaven’s ferry 

heading across the sea to Dieppe.


The Undercliff Walk lends a perspective 

on my life journey as I press forward

inspecting the turning of the tide.


The sea washes away sand to leave rock

as I hope my final ‘washing’ 

will reveal the solid fruit of Love


John Twisleton 25 April 2023

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