But it is here I stand. Written by Ash Cooper in Laugharne, Carmarthenshire.

Colours of green, yellow and red,

Glistening waters ripple ahead,

Hilltops shine and mudbanks creek. 

But it is here I stand, against the wind. 

Birds call out and whistle their song,

Afraid to look or linger on,

Cold air blows from the trees to the sea,

But it is here I stand, against the tide.

One last time, I look upon this view,

Anxiety sleeps for now out of view,

I alone cannot change this fate,

But it is here I stand, against the thoughts.

A poem inspired by Dylan Thomas, 22.08.24.