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UNDER DARKLIGHT

Little in the dark of a Donegal sky 

gives way, until the eyes soften

to a clarity where hidden 

ancient light reveals itself. 

In time, when there is space 

for clouds to shed their cloak,

star trails streak slow in circles, 

like cool astral spirography.

Joy and wonder never fail, 

standing rooted and barefooted

in my front yard, earthed,

like a human lightning r...

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DARK SKY

Dark sky
Go with the flow take me with you
Keep going don't leave me behind
Don't go 
Stay 

A light beaming for the wayfarer
In the clear dark sky above
I look out and see the firmament
Above

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DARK SKY

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