The Eight

September 2, 2014

  The Eight   A foretaste of Bitter sage Lancelot plantain Sweet root & hollyhock Thyme preserved A covenant unspoken Unseen primrose, summer forgone Stinging nettle, seed of fennel, anise Plucked unplanted Felt sensation, encapsulated Bequest of forefathers Never besmirched, dubbed forgiven A miss a hit a fold a step a stumble Never conspicuous, bare … More The Eight

Crimson

July 29, 2014

Bloodstream Syringe airline Dubbed crimson A lifeline bare and seen Cannula unscreened Open pins needles bluish A heart matter Half-hearted Watered and rushed Flushed out of bodies Living beings on the roll Lined up for a gush A spatter sprayed limb Suddenly a voice Offer of a fresh dressing A cup of tea The blood of life … More Crimson

The Trinity is complete

July 9, 2014

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Summer Sun

June 17, 2014

Luck of the Irish Here is the sun Over an Irish sky Traces of planes Chimes of clouds Cushioned over roofs Hilltops, tree ridges Surprise! Surprise! Immaculate blue From pure above A gift of June Before midsummer Sunglasses out We accept the gift For once, godsent Not questioning Our luck Nor the forecast 17th June … More Summer Sun

Scaffolded Rock of Cashel

June 11, 2014

Incantation Carraig Padraigh On the Rock of Cashel 6th of June 2014 There we are                 The ancient giant Where I was                 Cathedral & tower house Long time ago             Cornered by round height On the rock                 A netting shell That tackled me         A spell To come back             Cast over me Again and again        Out of time A … More Scaffolded Rock of Cashel

Wayfarer

June 3, 2014

Beach Strollers Lecanvey Pier&Beach, Co. Mayo You Driftwoodhunter I Beachcomber You Seashellbuttonseeker I Shardcollector You Romanglassspotter I Seaformedsandstonegazer You Seaweedbanistercrosser I Seasprayinhaler We, the Seasidewalkers 1st /2nd of June 2014 Copyright ©By Andrea Connolly

Marigold Columbine

May 26, 2014

Summer Day You walk in a shirt Yet with a waterproof Jacket or umbrella You talk about Every beam of sun To keep up your spirit Unnavigable the rain Will fall softly or lashing On your roof and head You hear the grass growing Smell the hay and the clay Of watered bedding plants The … More Marigold Columbine