Offices across the canal from Charlemont Street in Dublin. Photo Tomas O Carthaigh (c)2010
Opposite this stone he lived it says
Of him I have not read before
Opposite the canalbanks where I sit, but behind
On hinge, was his hall door
Beside the Canal at Charlemeont Street
New offices shining stand
What contrast: the ruined economy of today
An [...]
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Written Beside a Stone to Paul Smith
Offices across the canal from Charlemont Street in Dublin. Photo Tomas O Carthaigh (c)2010
Opposite this stone he lived it says
Of him I have not read before
Opposite the canalbanks where I sit, but behind
On hinge, was his hall door
Beside the Canal at Charlemeont Street
New offices shining stand
What contrast: the ruined economy of today
An [...]
Last Night This Canalbank Was Home
Bank of canal in Dublin. Photo Tomas O Carthaigh (c)2010
Last night, this canalbank was home
I see the tossed newspapers blow
And a solitary brown blanket lie
Where not all that long ago
Someone slept… but they were not camping
This was home last night
And, as I approach the bridge
I see him sitting there… on my right…
Hes o [...]
