Winter afternoon. Half-lit alder trunks close by.
Rose-tinted, white clouds sail across the sky.
Difficult to convey such fleeting beauty, even
gilded grass-blades seem touched by a mystery.
A ragged ram feeds among willow-copse shadows.
A few short Buddha steps he’d be clothed in gold.
16th January 2010
© Mark F Chaddock
About Me
- Mark Chaddock
- Achill island, Co. Mayo, Ireland
- I am a poet, playwright, wannabee novelist, painter and photographic artist living on Achill island in County Mayo, Ireland. I have published four small collections of poetry and a full book collection 'The Ordinary Miracle' (Sea Eagle Poetry, 2009). My first play, 'The Quiet Room', was performed by Phoenix Theatre Works in spring 2008. I am currently writing my first novel - who isnt? - my first full-length play, my first novel, working towards my first photographic/art exhibition and on various other art projects including 2 collaborative projects with other artists. Oh, and my next Poetry Collection to be published in Spring 2012.
Keel beach, Achill island
ALL COPYRIGHT MARK CHADDOCK 2009
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