The Princes of the Dark Ages At The Seaside (Part One)

The warband has stopped off from its ravaging

and gone to the beach for the day.

They have forgotten their swimming costumes

and don’t own a beach ball between them.

One or two of the warriors ruefully

inspect the shingle gradient,

sizing it up as a perfect landing spot

for landing longships as a prelude

to away day pillaging.

The chips from the fast food kiosks

are popular with Ivarr the Grim

and Sebastian Wolf Loader.

Herefrodd the Unkind

disdains the candy floss.