Another lovely poem from Seamus Hora: “Just a few memories of a day in the bog…”
A Day in the Bog
The scent of the bacon
From the cast iron pan,
The sweetest of tea
Brewed in the sweet can.
The tiny skylark
Without effort he flew
Soaring and soaring
Disappearing from view.
The hare with ears pricked
Observing the scene,
The corncrake call
From meadows so green.
The curlew cried out
In so many ways;
Indication of weather
For upcoming days
The pealing of church bells
Announced the midday,
Far distant whistle
Said trains on the way.
Just a few memories
Of a day in the bog;
Yes those were the sweetest
The rest was a slog.
Seamus Hora
About the poet…
Seamus Hora was born in Gorthaganny, County Roscommon. He has been employed by same company, Delaneys Ltd in Ballyhaunis, County Mayo, for 44 years. He has lived in Ballyhaunis for over 20 years. Seamus is married to Rosaleen and the couple has one daughter, Sandra. Seamus only recently started to write poetry. and he bases his poems on his life experience. He values feedback and would like to hear what people think of his poem…just leave a comment!
The Irish in America 
February 14, 2016 at 5:42 pm
Some update info. Nellie McKormack’s oldest son, Marty, just passed away. He was 83, I think.Bill MarrinDallas, Texas
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