Posted: 03/05/22

Sunset 16 April - Neil Nicklin

First thing for me was it was unusual in this day to not have a device where others could contact me.  A whole hour for me!  Lots of things to see initially, eyes and thoughts all over the place.  I noticed a homeless person setting up their makeshift bed for the night.  Struggling in the wind.  He caught me looking, gave me a wave.  I waved back.  He got under his sleeping bag and I was his guardian for the next hour or so.  I then reflected on others less fortunate.  The Ukrainian flag flew from The Guildhall.  I feel for those poor people caught up in conflict.  The hospital stands tall to the West of the city.  I thought about those people spending the night there.  To the East there was cladding works on the hotel.  I thought about the Grenfell fire and the horrific accident a few years back.  The P and O Ferry leaves for Holland.  I watch it sail out of the Humber.  I feel for those seamen and women who recently lost their jobs.  Back West I see a couple of lads doing exercise in Queen’s Gardens; they remind me to do my own exercise!  Before I knew, my time is done!  Thank you!