You were still there

You were there
by monkey puzzle tree
as I slowly walked back
towards the Castle

You were there
in the grand entrance hall
almost in tears
at the offensive opulence

You were there
above the limpid sea
remember all those
gone on ahead

You are here
in what's still your home
looking out over the sea
now that darkness is falling

You will be here still
for all who knew you
until the breaking of the day
and the shadows have fled away