Daily Archives: November 11, 2014

Tell Me, John, Let Me Hear it Once by Seumas Gallacher

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Originally posted on First Night History:
At the Going Down of the Sun © Sarah Vernon Tell Me, John, Let Me Hear it Once by Seumas Gallacher Tell me, John, let me hear it once From beyond the grave wherein…

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The moment day dawns

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We were out early this morning, the small dog and I and back before the dawn again. Sitting with a coffee and trying to make sense of the madness that is my inbox every day I noticed the light change … Continue reading →

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Why?

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“the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month” 888,246 ceramic poppies, created by ceramic artist Paul Cummins surround the Tower of London. A river of blood. Each poppy represents a British military fatality during the First World … Continue reading →

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In sorrow’s depths…

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In sorrow’s depths hides a spark of Light, Seemingly untouchable, unattainable. Tears blind your eyes to it, Pain blinds your heart, Memory enshrouds you, Pulling you down Into the abyss. Hold out your hand, The light will not burn you, … Continue reading →

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