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Wednesday, December 13, 2006

refuelling at shannon

the iron bird drinks
that which gives her flight
i watch from the window
grey light become white light
as the firstlings of the dawn
drink the night

this thought in the stillness
bitter and chill
i loved once
and do still
and always will

2 Comments:

Blogger Genevieve Netz said...

This is melancholy, but the image is very poignant.

5:14 AM  
Blogger heelers said...

Gen, you are a woman of sublime insight.
J

2:29 AM  

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