Lord,
today we go for a walk
at Aughris head.
Tall cliffs,
striped like liquorice allsorts!
Crashing waves,
surf pouring over rocks
and sun glinting
on blue, shimmering water!

Then a wee dander
along a coastal path
at Enniscrone
where long waves stretch
all the way across
the huge expanse
of Killala Bay
before whooshing gently
onto the sandy beach.

Meanwhile, around the corner,
Atlantic waves swell and crash
against steep banks
of rounded limestone
roaring a noisy protest
of rattle and clatter
as retreating waves drag and haul
at reluctant stones,
pulling them away down deep
into the cold, wild Atlantic.

And all the while
the sun shines down coldly
from an autumn-blue sky.
Such a perfect day,
spending time together
as a wee family
on a Hallow E’en break –
thank you, Lord!

© Claire Murray