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Archive of poems by Anne KellyThe GaeltachtChildren come for the Gaeltacht to an island drenched with rain Last week's children were bathed in sunshine Weather for shorts and swimming. Mumbled sentences in Irish through rain splashed gritted teeth, Hoods up, swish of rain gear, wet socks rain beat rhythm on coach window, no views. Last week's children stretched in paradise attempted long vowels and complex sentences. Bright sunshine blessed their efforts. Delight sounded through Irish dialogue. The driver said you can't predict the weather it's like health, wealth or beauty. Last week's children got lucky This week's are challenged in swampy ways. Both groups came for the gaeltacht an experience of Island Irish non existent for the most part In a place long given to emigration. by Anne Kelly Archive index | Next poem » |
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