DEAR editor,

I say farewell to stress and fear

Stepping into woods with a minty aroma

Then the beautiful alluring vista

Of verdant Porthkerry Park holds my eyes

Trees now painted with golden hues

Birds and seagulls gliding in the air.

I cross a bridge over a lovely stream

Unsure if this is a fabulous dream.

A squirrel leaps across the path

As I pass the iconic white-washed house

Stopping at the cafe by the viaduct

A spectacular example of Victorian architecture

Its grandeur making us insignificant

And looking through the huge arches today

I'm greeted by an autumn sky of blue

And peer around just admiring the view

The wooden miner enhancing the scene.

I continue until my journey's end

The stony glory of Porthkerry Beach

And stare at the sun-kissed Channel with a silver path

Leading to the Somerset Hills

Who could ignore such beauty on our doorstep?

Oh, but now I must leave Porthkerry Park

Before it becomes sinister and dark.

Guy Fletcher

Pantmawr

Cardiff