Thursday, 13 April 2017

The Mill House


The Mill House

Churring wrens flit
Amongst honeysuckles,
Cherry and rowan berry.
Wailing buzzards and
Crouching rabbits.
The Mill House sits solid
And low in the valley.

Grey granite and grits,
Reed thatched roofing,
Cart house and wood store.
Lineal beds with beets,
Beans and broccoli,
Creosoted shed, greenhouse.

Themed rooms and art works,
Rugged floors and wood burners,
Solid tables and covered settees.
Breton furniture and so solid beams.
Piped music and Sky Box.

How the artisan’s house
Has changed to become
The gentrified abode
And rural retreat,

If not, country seat. 

Dave Urmston c 2009

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