One sits here, One sits there,
In truth, I feel them everywhere
Pondering this and probing that,
Where so many dogs have sat
There once were six, now only two,
Those of the past, I treasure you
You’re my Sirius star, You’re Cuchulain bold,
You have filled my heart, my mind, my soul
No words describe the warmth of you,
I pray that you have loved me, too.
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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.
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Comments (5)
This is so tender and heartfelt. A beautiful tribute to the love and presence of those cherished souls, past and present. The emotions shine through—nostalgic, warm, and deeply loving.
Beautifully written. Congrats on capturing such deep emotions so eloquently.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm sure they loved your too!
no doubt they loved you! lovely poem
I love this poem, too! Amazing!