17 August 2014

Magpie Tales 233: Crossing Waters


Yell Sound, Shetland, 2014, by R.A.D. Stainforth via Magpie Tales

Straps dig in the back
Shift the pack while stomach drops
Thrum of engines, bass in the gut
Gulls wheel and cry tears, 
like those of Ma and Da
when home is left behind

Posted by Irish Gumbo at 7:25 PM
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15 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 17, 2014 at 9:28 PM

    Off ya go, boyo :)

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  2. AnonymousAugust 18, 2014 at 2:27 AM

    Lovely line about the gulls crying tears like those of ma and da.

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  3. KayAugust 18, 2014 at 2:41 AM

    a whole story in so few words....brilliant imagery..x

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  4. JinksyAugust 18, 2014 at 4:47 AM

    So much emotion caught with so few words - well done.

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  5. BerowneAugust 18, 2014 at 7:23 PM

    Eloquent and quite moving...

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  6. AnonymousAugust 18, 2014 at 10:57 PM

    Gentile and yet tidal ;) Great Mag. Love and Light, S

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  7. Rose LAugust 18, 2014 at 11:30 PM

    To leave all you know, sail across dangerous waters, to begin anew in a country where you do not know what may happen...would I be so willing?

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  8. Keith's RamblingsAugust 19, 2014 at 9:32 AM

    What an emotional little piece! A delight.

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  9. Eddie BluelightsAugust 22, 2014 at 9:38 AM

    This little piece spoke volumes ~ Eddie

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  10. Tess KincaidAugust 23, 2014 at 2:51 PM

    Oh I felt this one in my belly...beautiful write Irish...

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Don't suffer your crimes
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