The moon, a thin crescent, lit from within.
To the Eastward, The Plough, bright in deep space
And now here, the White Hart, whose yellow lights
Resemble a cruise liner out at sea.

Our White Hart, his slim neck collared with gold,
Badge of some noble line I do not know,
Glistening in the night, his status supreme
In his niche above the Prior's Courtroom,
So long ago, those days, when he was fixed.

The Hart watches us unblinking, head up,
Gold coronet, rich necklace, staring out.
Only our tall angel above our heads
Has some of his power, empty eye sockets
Looking over us all, into our eyes.
Her fierce face deflecting questions. Just look,
She says, look at my face and the White Hart,
Symbols of then and now, calling us all,
Requiring our attention and our love.

17th December 2006
By Richard Maslen (click to go back).

(White Hart with gold coronet: Badge of King Richard the Second, Blythburgh Suffolk)

Some Favourite Websites:

Hill Farm
Hill Farm is located up a narrow country lane between Halesworth and Bungay. They have two self catering properties, both with views over open farmland. Ideal for a quiet break but still handy for Halesworth, Bungay and Beccles.

Far View Holiday Homes
Far View comprises two delightful properties in the heart of Southwold in a quiet area of the town. They enjoy views over a pretty garden and beyond to Southwold Common. Both are newly refurbished and have a dedicated housekeeper, providing the highest specification holiday accommodation.

Stoneware Birds
A range of handmade pottery birds. They are life sized garden birds and include thrushes, robins, great tits, blue tits and wrens. Delightful gifts or ornaments. You can even buy online.

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