I am a word of skill
beneath the wisdom of water,
the tracks of the sun
on the dewed grass and heather;
I am the sting of salt air,
the moon in the morning,
the steam from the cow's breath
who bellows at dawn;
I am the blood of a hero,
the smell of a woman,
the cry of the seagull,
the wet clump of kelp
on the rocks near your home.
I am a word of skill,
the wonder of wonders,
the roar of the oceans,
the whispers of dreams.
Author notes
Ollamh is a poet.
In a list
A contest entry
- Got a Little Irish in You? by Stegofreak.
1325 points, ended October 9, 12 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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This is a great, sophisticated, vivid poem. I wouldn't have minded losing to it. I think it captures Ireland's soul beautifully. Hope you're doing well, friend.
Mark
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Mark -- Congratulations on your Silver and thank you for your compliments concerning my offering. I am well -- hope to see you around. Mac McGowan
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the steam from the breath of the cow who bellows
Enjoyed this poem and am about to embark on some reading of Ollamh thanks to you.
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Wonderful poem. Thank you for entering the contest.
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This is beautifully written, combining elements of mysticism, nature poetry and a flavour that is essentially wild and Celtic - it is like a siren call from my ancestral past. You are a true poet, my friend.
In admiration,
Bill
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This is lovely, Mac. Truly inspired, and truly inscribed. I love this in particular:
'I am the blood of a hero,
the smell of a woman,
the cry of the seagull,
the wet clump of kelp
on the rocks near your home'
Best of luck in the contest.
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