green bladed squares

stretched out before me

separated by shapely lines

in many varying shades

of darker green;

patchwork scenery

in valleys and dells

that make up much of devon,

clusters of white houses

every so often.

 

train passes naval docks

at plymouth

where we spy

war ships including

an aircraft carrier

in expanse of water.

 

soon we approach

much wider expanses

of the tamar estuary

as we alight on

magnificent construction

of the brunel bridge

taking us into

cornwall and saltash.

 

scenery reverts to fields

and trees once more,

some swathed in cloud,

others washed in sunshine

as we are heading for

beautiful beaches of hayle

and the promise of a reunion,

a meal with my sister

in hell’s mouth café.