Ascending the 199 steps to Whitby Abbey <br />One has to be made of sturdy stuff <br />Taking respite to admire picturesque views <br />And to alleviate symptoms of being 'out of puff' <br /> <br />Ice cream vans await at the summit of the hill <br />To tempt the pallete and refreshingly rehydrate <br />Warm glowing sun with azure sky <br />Ingredients for a positive mental state <br /> <br />Leisurely stroll along the sloping footpath <br />Overlooking the shimmering sea below <br />Observing tiny boats returning to the harbour <br />From a day's fishing, going with the flow <br /> <br />The darkened ruins of the Abbey <br />As sunlight begins to fade <br />Casting shadows over ancient gravestones <br />Where buried bones are laid <br /> <br />Perfect setting for a writer's imagination <br />A gothic tale not to discard <br />Source of Bram Stoker's inspiration <br />To pen the famous Count ALUCARD<br /><br />Lynne Howard<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/whitby-abbey/
