His dark, deep eyes
Found my heart
Where sadness had reigned.
His heart, full and free
Agreed to the love I had to give
He gives me more
Walk with me
We shall not part until life bids adieu
I thank you all
For the gift of this sweet dog.
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Love Letters Through Time
Context: Grace (Gráinne) Gifford, was a participant in the Irish nationalist struggle against British rule, which led to ‘The Easter Rising’, Easter Monday, 1916 in Dublin, Ireland. She was betrothed to one of the leaders, who were due to be executed the morning after being taken prisoner. Joseph and Grace were married the night before in his prison cell. Joseph (Seosamh Pluinceid)) was one of the leaders of The Rising, a signatory of the Irish Proclamation and, in death, a revered Irish hero. These are my imaginings of ‘her’ final words to him. I include a few words in Irish Gaelic as the movement that led to the rebellion favored speaking Irish, instead of English. I would wager a guess, as they were both poets and writers in the Irish republican movement that she would have chosen to marry her love of country with her love of him in expressing her devotion.
By Marie McGrathExclusive • 11 months ago
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Beautiful work!
I love dogs myself - you wouldn't know it by my profile photo?? His name is Banjo, so I can totally relate. Well Done!!!
A special dog comes to mind-- one who has touched your heart and accepts all you have to give-- such commitment to each other! lovely poem
Awwww. so lovely of a love poem for your dog.