shadow and light,
a fan of steps,
a stone vertebrae,
spiralling towards the sky
or plunging to earth.
spill of indigo, ochre, charcoal,
a symphony of grace.
steps worn smooth by the tread of centuries;
emerging into the sunshine of another day
or the dark chamber of another night.
Copyright Mari French
Copyright Mari French
Copyright Mari French
Copyright Mari French
Copyright Mari French
(Impressions of the 12th century keep of Castle Rising, Norfolk.
Photos and text, copyright Mari French)
Mari French RI : contemporary artworks 
beautiful words and images, Mari
many thanks Anthea!