I had some short stories, poems and photographs to share ... and so here I am

Featured Poem

Out of all my poems online, this is the one currently attracting the most hits as a result of referrals from search engines. It was written especially for identical twins.

 
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there'll be two

two moons will manifest,
medallions in a purple sky,
so while one illuminates

a country lane, the other
guides a stray fisherman
back to familiar shores.

there’ll be two willows,
laughing in the breeze,
so while one protects

delicate baby finches,
the limbs of the other
become climbing ropes.

two flowers will rise,
burgeoning with colour,
so while one is plucked

to offer some comfort,
the other willingly
surrenders to bees.

there’ll be two rivers,
forging their own paths,
so while one might slow

down to broaden and
explore, the other gives
way to vital rapids.



(This year we became the godparents of the little delights above - Roman and Simon - and this is dedicated to them).

© Copyright, 2008. Seamus Kearney. "There'll be two - a poem for identical twins." This may be reproduced for non-commercial purposes, but only when Seamus Kearney is identified as the author.

17 comments:

Lane Mathias said...

What a beautiful poem - and gorgeous twins. Congratulations:-)

I know you're not blogging anymore but I hadn't seen this poem before.

S. Kearney said...

Lane, thank you so much for your comment! How nice that you came back to see this, even though I have fallen off the blogging train. I'm no longer blogging but I will still park my short stories, poems and photos here, hoping that they may have some kind of audience. Thanks again for your visit!

Wanderlust Scarlett said...

I love that one. :o)

Saw you over at Minx's place the other day, glad to know you are doing well.

Best to you!

Scarlett & Viaggiatore

Unknown said...

This is lovely Seamus. I hope the parents were pleased :)

Shameless Words said...

Wanderlust - Thank you! It's good to have people popping in, even if I'm not posting here often now. I will always put up the odd little bit of verse or story or photo. Your encouragement is really appreciated.

Barbara - Wow! Thanks. So thrilled to have you call by. Yes, no blogging but still putting up shameless bits and pieces. I could never take down this site now, and so will use it to park my creative bursts! Really nice to hear from you. :-) I'm still popping in to visit you and the others in our little circle, but I lurk and observe more than participate.

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