Linger with me,
old winding streets
Rattle my bones,
gray, rain soaked cold
Cobbles and spires
denied the fires
Along the banks
my soul gives thanks
A wayward muse
forgets her ruse
Of you I dream
my sweet release
Clock Tower (the home of Big Ben), London, c.b.w.
– – –
c.b.w. 2012
C.B. Wentworth 
I can hear the longing to return in those words. 🙂
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Ever since the Olympics I’ve been a bit “homesick” for London. 🙂
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Apparently it’s about 80 degrees and sunny in The Smoke today. 🙂
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I’ll bet it feels great along embankment, but stifling everywhere else. 80 degrees is hot!
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On the Albert Embankment yes, because you get the shade from the buildings.
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I’ll go with you!
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🙂
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Awesome pic, and poem! 🙂
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It’s an older pic, but I’ve always loved it. 🙂
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Great words. It shows how much you love London, or maybe I know that because you’ve shared it.
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Sometimes we just know where we belong. London felt like home from day one. 🙂
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Awesome poem.
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Thanks! 🙂
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It is so special when we get to go on a pilgrimage–or perhaps it’s that a pilgrimage calls us from our ordinary days so we realize even more the wonder of our lives.
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True on both fronts. 🙂 Travel is very special in that it takes us to new places while also reminding us of the beauty of returning home.
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Gorgeous photo…the light, so nice…and enjoyed the poetry!!
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Thanks! 🙂 It was one of those magical shots that only had one take.
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Hello I’m back to visit! Love to go with you too! Am longing to travel now and your words make me feel stronger for a trip to London to visit those I love there!
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Hi!
I’ve been missing London a lot this week and I guess it shows!
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What a GREAT photo! Remember, good memories will always make you go back. And soon, I hope!!
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Its definitely a given that I’ll go back! 🙂
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Lovely! I love the composition and treatment of the photo. Makes it such a great fit with your wonderful words.
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Thanks!! 🙂
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Wow, so many great lines in such a short poem. Every time I pick a favorite line or stanza, i reread and think, oooh, I really like this part. That my friend, is the sign of a great poet. Thanks!
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You’ve truly made my day. Thank you! 🙂
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