A walk in the sunshine

What a great day we had today,

while walking calmly around the bay.

We sat in a castle steeped with history.
One of Henry's finest forts, and it was calm; not at all blustery.

We imagined the French and Spanish fleet, waiting out to sea.
That was before we had a cup of tea.

But that was in the sixteenth century, in a time of  war.
Now it is a tranquil shore.

We sat on a bench beside the stone wall, a reminder of what was.
Of the sailors, fighting for a cause.

The glistening sun beat down on us, so we retreated to a bench in the shade.
Where we let the memories of the past fade.

Then we walked up to the battlements and looked out across the sea.
Modern day surfaced and we were glad to be free.