Patterns at Windlesham Arboretum

Folly roof at Windlesham Arboretum © 2005 Natasha Forder

A passer-by at the ruined temple may sit and wait,

Looking out upon the trees and calm silver lake,

At the top of a set of ornamental steps I find,

A detailed artefact whose shadow is of strong curved lines,

A folly with its delicate roof behind which the blue sky awaits,

Will give way to the dark blanket of night when the day draws late.

By Natasha

© 2005 Natasha Forder