Rivers
I just overheard my neighbour explaining to her grandchildren which apples to place carefully in the basket and which belong on the compost. There is much to be learned and passed on in the garden.
For Roger Mc Alinden
My legendary grandfather, beyond the clouds and in the stars
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For Mary Mc Alinden
My legendary Grandmother and all the brave women who smoked their pipe, had their say, and didn’t care about the others…
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To help our bleaker parts
Salubrious hours are given,
Which if they do not fit for earth
Drill silently for heaven.