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Ballinful
Turf springs back beneath the foot as one strolls above the sea,
Scanty snowflakes grasp green grass blades as moisture seeks the lee;
Frosty murals mask the mountains from Grange to Donegal,
Fresh breezes bluster from Sligo Bay midst a sudden squall.
Breakers beat with drum like cadence against the rocky shore,
The sea’s low voice drones beyond the wintry winds;
Salty spray leaps from the wave crests marching by the score,
Savory snowdrops dash the palate as cherbish tongue propends.
White capped mountains, loom ghostly, haunting the northern distance,
Beyond the Isle of Innishmurray, where naughty faeries dance;
Sunbeams gleam across ocean surf and cast a forlorn glance,
Shared by ancients through the ages forecast this present trance.
Gerry Gilligan, c.2009, copyright, all rights reserved
a/k/a sligobay
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Isle of Innishmurray
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There is nothing like a turfy sod to put either a little bounce or squish in your step.
BEAUTIFUL perfect descriptions and pictures. Thank you. I have just returned from my trip around Connemara, Galway where my sister has her small B&B. The weather was lovely and the october light play on the mountains and Loughs broke my heart with its beauty. You truly live in one of the most beautiful countries on earth. Ireland stays in the heart and mind forever. Your lovely poetry had me almost in tears. If you don't mind, I'd like to share with you the photos I took just a few days ago of the mountains, flowers and Loughs.. http://hubpages.com/hub/Southern-Ireland-stay
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Welcome brightforyou to my humble hub. Come on in and have a cuppa. The poet's wage is often just tears which is compensation enough. It's lovely of you to say such kind words. Thank you.
Ahh, SligoBay , my friend , trade places with me I want be in Ireland. You paint beautiful pictures.
AH - Sorry to disappoint you but I've been in NY for a year now. The government of Ireland has just collapsed on the heels of its economy which went down a full year ago. The country needs, and deserves, a miracle. Thanks for your visit and kind words.
Mr Gilligan, sir, this is beautiful! Makes me wish I were in Ireland! Actually have never been but would certainly love to!
Thanks for these lovely words and the great photos.
Love and peace
Tony
Tony welcome and thank you for your visit and appreciative words. I miss the essential beauty of Ireland and the pace of life and it seems like only a dream after being in the NY Metro area again for the last year. My world has oddly become smaller here. Gerry
hotspur 2 years ago
Love the bit about turf at the beginning of the poem, could feel it spring below me boots. Thanks for the poem and the pictures are wonderful.