TAKING IN THE CAMEL... (A poem about Padstow, Cornwall...)

 Taking In The Camel…

(a poem about Padstow…)

A quivering ocean ruffles its wind lashed tide

And bundles it towards an old railway bridge

Which spans the river’s narrowing route, blustery and wide,

Until a torrid tidal reverse reveals an impressive sculpted, sandy ridge.

The massive undulating sandbanks, scarred by channels hidden

And pitted by the patterned scripts of waders’ spidery feet,

To the hewn Doom Bar in search of sustenance bidden,

Lies in wait like a damp, weeping desert harbouring a deceit…

Pete Ray

19th January 2023

The first of a number of sights which move me, every time I am fortunate enough to see them…

The old railway line between Padstow and Wadebridge is now a fine walking/cycling trail, great for spotting unusual wading birds.

I love it when the tide rushes out and leaves the enormous inhospitable riverscape to stare at. The size, the beauty, the magical quality of it all is simply stunning…