Sculpture On The Beach…
(Broad Haven, Pembrokeshire…)
Someone referred to the rock formation rather politely
As ‘the lion’ and thus I took another look at it, realising
At once though that the ancient layers had been sculpted into a vaguely human head.
In the creases I saw a belligerent frown, the head thrown back slightly
In a gesture of conceit, its mouth pouting and puckered, appraising
With a sulking, childish, ‘Go on, tell me I’m wrong…’ Though the words remained unsaid.
It was the kind of expression daring his audience to disagree, even slightly
And the hewn hair seemed matted like stiff, blond pretzel-icing,
Whilst the whole creative protuberance portrayed a comic character, manufacturing dread…
Pete Ray…
4th May 2025…
Strange that I can’t just put my finger on exactly who it was that the rock formation reminded me of…
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