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Under Irish Sky
To lie in barley under Irish sky
As Herb Moon shone upon your naked form
My heart was captured by your Irish eyes
In peace before our passion’s gathering storm
That night, my love, we quietly embraced
And cultivated tenderness of touch
A lifetime’s magic in that time and place
Against which all loves since must not be judged!
My wish, to see that moon again with you
Without the cares that life has since imposed
In hindsight all my future I’d eschew
And stay with you forever, unopposed
A fool I was, to ever say goodbye
To you, in barley, under Irish sky!
Published 30th Jun 2018
| Edited 1st Jun 2020
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30th Jun 2018 8:22pm
A wonderful romantic poem. I'm Irish myself, but never been there. You help me to visualize something I've missed in this lifetime. Thank you!
1st Jul 2018 2:32am
This was inspired by Lisa Kelly, a lovely Irish lass of Celtic Woman, singing "Fields of Gold" which I found on YouTube. It is now in one of my favorite playlists.
2nd Jul 2018 4:11am
This is a beautifully written poem, Reggie! And the bittersweet ending put the cherry on top of the icing.
Nicely done, and good luck in the competition!
Nicely done, and good luck in the competition!
3rd Jul 2018 10:46pm
1st Aug 2018 11:51pm
I felt your use of culture/nation was a bit uncreative or plain. I like the repetition in the first and last lines, as well as the stanza-like structure.
11th May 2019 5:49am
