Galway Poems - Poems about Galway

Glassen calm can stretch remoteness _________ distant pale blue As clouds sink in the glazed stillness ____ of smoothly waned blue Lilting soft breath whispers gently ~~~~~~ unfurling sail blue Waves bend in diamond laughter ~~~ beaming upon gale blue Away, the wayward breeze gushes ))))) bashing into bane blue Yonder abyssal, sublimed beyond black )))))) what insane blue Gelid gal,...

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UNSUPPORTED CODE I(The ancient lines of raised potato plantations are visible from the roads in the hills above Oughterard in County Galway, Eire - this poem laments the long ago disappearance of those whose paradise and playground this once was) UNSUPPORTED CODE Far away, a furrowed field reminds us, you and me, of ancient toil and lives...

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There once was a laddie from Galway Lassies asked if he wore green, he said, “No way,” I’m not trying to be smart, It’s tattooed o'er my heart But feel free to give me a pinch anyway! 3/27/16 For the “It’s All About Wearing the Green—The Limerick” Contest Sponsor: Skat A...

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A horizon of rain claws boiling across the sea Against an outline of island mountains draped in fog. Wisps of clouds lick lazy through scattered trees. Cattle show backs to the front in a soggy bog.  The river Corrib rips rapid under mossy arches White caps gurgle an early morning song Over vibrant green rocks down into the marshes  Past a gracefully...

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Explosion of light Pooled the bay with reds and gold Catching fishermen....

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