May 2017

Silage cutting time, watching farmers follow ageless patterns and traditions…

Tractors lay cut grass
concentrically ’round thorn trees,
like ancient carvings.

(26/05/17)

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Bantry market, sunshine, dancing, music; will the rain hold off? Of course!

Swifts sweep high circuits
Rain-bruised clouds gather above
Below, music plays

(19/05/17)

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Finally, after six weeks of dry weather, a change

The hills roar hoarsely.
Unroll white, streaming ribbons.
Welcoming the rain.

(12/05/17)

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My writing disturbed by noisy bees caught in the sunny window…

Buzzing loud complaints,
trapped bumble bee waves an arm.
Seeking attention.

(05/05/17)