Bridge over the River Fergus

grey stones strung with red, 
the River Fergus ripples 
with silent ghosts 

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Far from the Irish Sea

doubtless Dubliners 
take in stride their standing stones, 
but not I 

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Turning a Corner

July is midway, 
roses climb, lilies dance, but
summer is half gone

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One Wish

Elder weed sends up 
starry-white flowers, 
mini-Queen Anne’s lace. 
Its rhizome roots 
crowd out hapless 
coral bells and astilbe 
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That June Glow

June’s mid-day glow 
turned my daughter’s pale cheeks 
rosy as flowers 

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The Four Winds Blow

a still moment, 
after the frenzied four winds 
blew the dust away 

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Together

petalled, leafed and bare, 
together through the long years 
branches twined 

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The Heart in Spring

trembling magnolias
feeling the cold wind’s touch
each petal shivers

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First Flowers

after snowmelt, 
the first flowers have 
a special magic 

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A Sweet Sting

remembering 
my mother, 
arms wide and strong
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Quiet Heart

the sinking sun’s 
final golden rays light 
my quiet heart 

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Lavender Song

scent of lavender 
bites and clings, 
sings 

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