Chalk White

Of civic weight, and London’s long memory.

Of a coastal isle.

A white face that weathers to a fine silver grey.

Of ashlar; of dressings; of the face of a house.

Cuts true; weathers to a fine silver grey.

Part

Wall

Surface

Honed, flamed

Suited to

Ashlar, Dressing, Lintel

Palette

DoveChalk

Seen with

From the same part

Of autumn field, and the low October light.

Of quiet façades, and the patience of chapter houses.

Of middle England, and the light in a market square.