On Chesil Bank

On Chesil Bank

Stone after stone, one step forwards

Feet sucked down and two steps back.

Sinking in the gravel, security feature

Nature’s driveway hears your approach.

Feet submerge under round stone rattle

Dragging you back for the rematch battle.

Stone after stone, one step forwards

Feet sucked down and two steps back.

Stone after stone, one step forwards

Feet sucked down and two steps back.

Eternal surge comes crashing down

And stones roll round and round.

Toes engulfed under smooth cobble clatter

Dragging you down and muscles batter.

Stone after stone, one step forwards

Feet sucked down and two steps back.

The sinews ache as you stumble around

Legs sinking as you scramble,

then the sound, as exhausted you sank

in the quicksand like pebbles, Chesil Bank. 

By Linda Prince