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Seamus Gallagher's avatar

I particularly like the “persistent grace” with which the tail does its work while the face ruminates. Delightful.

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Frances Moore's avatar

Very funny Seamus 😁 and I have recently returned from a west Cork Buddhist retreat centre!

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Seamus Gallagher's avatar

Perfect! I was more tuned into your creative vibe than I realized consciously! Was it just beyond Castletownbeare, looking out over the ocean?

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Frances Moore's avatar

Yes, I was a volunteer

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Seamus Gallagher's avatar

Ann and I have visited many time. Beautiful place. ❤️

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Seamus Gallagher's avatar

This is a hay-ku, the poetry of Zen Bovinism 😁 😂 A lovely delicate poem, Frances, lovingly and humorously observed. There is something zen-like about this beautiful creature who shares the earth with stinging gnats and us. ❤️

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Frances Moore's avatar

I replied to the wrong comment!!🫣

Yes I like the two dynamics... do you remember studying process thought in college.. God had two essences, an unchanging element and one that constantly responded to evolving circumstances. Maybe the poem is more inspired than I realise🤣

(And I've written the response in the wrong space again!)

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Seamus Gallagher's avatar

I think you may be right. There is often more in what we write than we are conscious of.

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Frances Moore's avatar

Well I was joking, really, but I do like this cow.😊

Thanks for your interest in these poems, Seamus. I really appreciate it.😊

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Martina Ryan's avatar

Beautiful poem, once again Frances.

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Frances Moore's avatar

Thanks so much, Martina.😊

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Alice Power Murphy's avatar

So peaceful 🙏❤️

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Frances Moore's avatar

Thank you Alice, it is a peaceful scene😊

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