Dreaming Of Galway Poem by Ben Gieske

(Crossword Puzzle from Daily News,
March 28,2008)

Dreaming of an ordinary day
On the Iles of Galway
Which are not at all barren
Especially on the one named Aran.

Nothing like facing a charging rhino
Or a moose in Toulouse
Nothing that rates as loco
Or like riding Pegasus.

Over the sea a breath-taking view,
Sailed by the Celts of wondrous culture,
Reminiscent of Machu Picchu
And the Inca, masters of agriculture.

Now sailing into the port of Hilo
From the city of Saint Lo
On the ship, the “Monte Cristo”
In the month of enero.

He found himself being Hawaiian
Avoiding all that was inane
While being outside Maine
It not yet the month of Sivan.

He would do that which was legit.
Be innocent like those who pet sit.
Wrap himself in a kilt
Making that his exit.

Dreaming of Galway
And its ordinary day.
Rich in the heritage of Ireland
Where neighbors know neighbors
and many in turn cut capers;
Besides, lending each other a hand.

- April 1,2008