Lone Magpie on Lough Atalia Shoreline

One for sorrow they say, so was seen...

A lone magpie was on Lough Atalia shore:
One for sorrow, I looked for more,
Alas, no more were to be seen
Bar this lone bird that had been
On the grass, and now was in flight
Up into the trees and out of sight
The only comfort that I could see
Was sorrows bird flew away in front of me.



More poetry from Tomás:

Passing Ships

Tenalach

Fiddling at Longford

Reviews

[Karen Arizona]

Lone Magpie on Lough Atalia Shoreline-A Poem by Tomás Ó Cárthaigh is a really nice poem to read. I like it! You must be a compassionate person, Tomas, to feel for the lone bird and find comfort in watching it fly away. The bird is obviously a survivor. Thanks for sharing.

[Coyote Poetry]

Beautiful photo and thoughts. You left the reader with something to think about. Releasing sorrow to the sea and wind. Needed place to know. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote