Gaining the headland

Gaining the headland, 2014, 41 x 91cm, oil on linen, 
exhibited as part of Dawn Landing at Streamer design & communication, Albert Park 

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The sea, alive, hungry,
nibbles at the shore,
at the body of land
that bears the steel hull

of the old landing craft

A still moat above,

a breeze ruffled surface,

a bridge across,

to the sand castle

First light warms the cliff,

the keep's ramparts,

slips through the arrow slit

and over the hills beyond

A boy with an idea,

his courageous dog,

ready to head inland