Dartington
Mellow Dorset stone,
cloistered yard
ivy blanket walls
mullion windows
studded doors.
Old gnarled trees
winding paths
lawns,
Magnolia
Camellia.
Twelve Disciple
cones of Yew
remembering
jingling harness,
flowing manes
plumes and favours,
banners streaming
horses pounding
armour clashing
crowds shouting.
Cool chapel
sun streaming
stainglass glinting,
monks, chanting.
Studded doors
mullion windows
ivy-blanket walls
cloistered yard,
mellow Dorset stone.
Pim Claridge