Real Jewels.
The tough stringy finger of Lizard pride
Bends as this peninsular stands apart
And needs naught but to keep its rough mind
On Its own serpentine business. Starting
With red-stained stone which now famously
Honed art changes to Lizard-look gems
Which exude age-old learnt skills for plainly
Its rule over each rocky cove knows when
To flood boulders or show them naked. Fringed
With bluest of waters the Lizard's part
In coastal precociousness offers sun-singe
Then can batter with sudden storm starting
Battles of courage as the proud locals
Fight back with sand-ready bags 'til once more
Ship-shape each cottage, tho' gale-broken
Meets repair and boats get shored as before
When granite-maw closes again. Departing
We meet raw defiance in fisher-folk view
of continuous striving with hearty
applause to beautiful Lizard's real jewels.
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Author:
Fay Slimm. (
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Brought to my mind that - though some can move away to more lucrative pastures and relax in plentiful 'green and pleasant' landscapes - the feeling of being 'born to it' must run deep in the veins of many locals.
Oh how right you are with that assumption dear friend - -- born-to-it families in this neck of the land would never even think of attempting anything else but what family history dictates for running deep in their veins is the sea. Thanks for your thoughtful comment my friend.
Good write Fay.
Thanks Orchi.
What a rugged coast it must be at times, but so beautiful in your description. There is something about the force of nature that is so thrilling and exhilarating, and I'm sure that the people who are born to it understand this all too well. Beautifully penned dear friend!
Yes to have the sea in your blood is all it takes to stay put come storm or shine as they say - - a huge thank you Bella for this uplifting comment on Real Jewels.
Those jewels will always be there for us all Fay.
Andy
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