Thursday, 1 May 2025

Excursion to Knokke

Knokke station; end-of-line

Down Lippenslaan - the height of class

Those fashion shops absorb much time;

We sip our coffee, minutes pass…

 

The huge chameleon*– a surprise!

Children slide down bright-red tongue;

The sea awaits beyond the rise

Beware kids cycling in warm sun!

 

Smart villas – not for rank and file;

High rise apartments with sea view

Unending wall - post-modern style

Tall cranes now modernize a few.

 

The Surf Club has a jaunty air

Seagulls swoop just out of reach

Sun lizard spotted on deck chair

Dotted cabins on the beach…

 

Limp windsock – a light breeze today

Though restaurants have panelled glass

To keep the rain and wind at bay;

A daily challenge and big ask!

 

Along the digue we take a walk

Our minds in neutral, so we dream

Then put the world to rights and talk

While indulging in ice cream!


(c) Poet in the woods 2025



* Chameleon artwork in Van Bunnenlaan Square by Jeremy Deller

(Part of the Beaufort 21 Installation)



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