I took you with me
this afternoon.
Borrowed you from the cemetery
They said you could come for an hour or two
You marvelled at the flowers
Smiled at the lambs gambolling
Wondered about the road to take
And let me step across the water
The Fideach smiled at you
the shells creaked underfoot
the water was warm
the sea twinkled in the sun
We saw the lonely beach
stretch into infinity
the planes whirred overhead
the birds called from afar
I took you back with me
along the long straight road
You smiled at me and said "thank you"
when your time was up
The sun was slowly westering
when your little black friend appeared
still awaiting your return
content, for now, with mine
