18th Century London... from a 20th Century Window

Dripping rain, enclosing misty lamps in gold shadows.
Crisp footsteps echoing in empty alleyways,
darkness emanating the sound.
Hooves clipping, chains clinking, hot breath
pouring from flared nostrils.
The creak of a carriage door and soft words
spoken in glorious tone.

13 January 1991

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