outstretched arms defend
in sheltered embrace
and under the gentle folds
a green mantle shrouds
the town from the land

a random, fractal mosaic
intersects and collides and
tumbles down the hill

the guiding light smiles
to welcome home those
who navigate by the stars
the worldly and the wise

waves lash the wild wind pushes past
yet granite walls hold fast
at the close of the day
this place stands content and proud