Only a footprint
a passing waymark
in the pilgrim sands
leading home
leading home
Reclaimed by
ancient whisperings
crystals of sand
ocean's tears
Barely footed
under sun and moon
sanctuary revealed
sanctuary revealed
in the turn of the tide
Safe passage
in the steps of the wise
pock-marked staffs
of those gone before
This footprint
the pilgrim's seal
of welcome
to the Holy Isle.
Blessed be
wordinthehand2012
Lindisfarne, the Holy Island, is a tidal island. It can be reached twice a day by the causeway or by walking the pilgrim path - avoiding the quicksand and deep channels by following a series of staffs driven into the sand. At two points there are high platforms to be used as refuges when the tide catches you out.
pock-marked staffs
of those gone before
This footprint
the pilgrim's seal
of welcome
to the Holy Isle.
Blessed be
wordinthehand2012
Lindisfarne, the Holy Island, is a tidal island. It can be reached twice a day by the causeway or by walking the pilgrim path - avoiding the quicksand and deep channels by following a series of staffs driven into the sand. At two points there are high platforms to be used as refuges when the tide catches you out.
I love all the soul food I find here and other places where you publish your thoughts for the pilgrim in me. Thank you.
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