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I'm taking over the HI_Voices twitter feed for one week. If you're into twitter then pop by; if not then trot on...
Monarchy represents everything that is fucked up in this world
There, I've said it They are the opposite of an equal and inclusive society. Don't give me that bull about them just doing a job and how they bring cohesion. We all have choices in our life and they could walk away from it all. Long live democracy I say... But they, like so many other of elites can't see the world in a different way; Things don't always have to remain the same. We can progress and at least try to be more equal and questioning. Jaysus, they really boil my blood. I love you but I fear you a little too
You are like sweet candy A sudden rush but often followed by guilt for overindulging. AI arrives this week in the form of an echo Will she make our lives complete or just compete with the dog? The novelty of the wee hound seems not to have worn off Maybe you will be my pride and joy? Sunday morning pancakes is our routine
Coffee, cainnt and ceòl I put on Paddy Reilly who sings The Fields of Athenry I ask the kids to listen to the words Why did he have to steal Travelon's corn? Because his family were starving The famine is explained including that people still starve today The anger in the injustice fills the room Afterwards I hear a radio report on Syria The same ol shit is happening to families there Pawns in imperial power games Some things never change Sultain, am mios as fheàrr leam
Nach do mhothaich mi gus an-diugh Smeoran ri buain air làithean blàth Fèisean We leave the city
Noise, bluster, bolshy rhythm The lochside road beckons like the next chapter of a good book Is Nessie real you say Of course she is says you I think of Colmcille and Brude and what they would think Where are we Inbhir Moireasdan of the union flag It gets me every time The tranquil glen of holiday homes Leading west Follow the yellow line across the page The Five Sisters surround us What are their names, what have they seen Wonder, war, change, change, change We cross the bridge like sliding along a whale's back An t-Eilean Sgitheanach Where Sgathach trained her warriors The bay of Uig Where Vikings once stood Feels like a portal to another place We weave our way through Loch na Madadh The Bay of Dogs Snapping at our heels We reach Baile Sear The east village now in the west The ruins bring tears to your eyes Today is the Autumnal equinox when there is equal day and night. It is a time of transition and preparing for winter; hunkering down for long nights.
So, my challenge to myself is to write a poem a day for one year. I may not succeed but I'll try. I feel it is a good thing to do and who knows, I may even get a few songs out of the process! I'll write in Gaelic and English; whatever I feel like at the time. The poems will be posted here but I may put a few up on my Twitter and Facebook pages too. Feel free to leave comments. Always good to hear from folk. |
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