Across The Irish Sea Poem by Matt Mooney

Across The Irish Sea



When the light was white from Tilley lamps
And the boat to Holyhead was overladen,
The postman was a sight for pure delight
As casually from his bag he took the letter-
A scrawl whose hand you instantly recall;
The Queen herself stamped in the corner
Above the exile’s home address, silently
Overseeing the sadness of the sons of Erin.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Soulful Heart 03 April 2012

nostalgic, something revived the days l of past..........glory that brings the curse sometimes :)

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Rachel Butler 26 October 2011

'The Queen herself stamped in the corner' RAB

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Rekha Mandagere 13 September 2011

Beautiful picture of Irish Sea. I just remembered one act play 'Riders to the Sea' written by Synge based on the Irish theme when I was a student of Literature. This poem made me to remember my university days. The poem is pleasant as always. marks 10+

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Matt Mooney

Matt Mooney

South Galway, Ireland.
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