Bloom

Selkies And Merrows

Island of Éire

pillars a mystical connection 

between the people 

and the sea

The Irish Sea 

a storyteller

a holm 

of folklore 

and tall tales 

a provider

and a source of wonder

In the dawning of summer

the sun's first rays kisses 

the sea 

painting the sea 

with hues of gold 

and amber

leaving a lasting lust

for adventure 

The sea

in return

shares it’s stories 

with the fishermen 

who set sail 

at the break of day

Fishermen cast their nets 

and lines into the deep

guided not only by 

the stars 

but also by 

the whispers 

of the sea

They know 

the many moods 

of the Irish Sea 

gentle as a lullaby 

on calm days

wild and tempestuous 

on others

The sea tutors them 

to respect 

its power 

to read 

the currents 

and the winds 

like a seasoned sailor

On the shore

families await the return 

of their loved ones

as the sea acts 

as a provider 

and a taker 

It gifts them with 

an abundance 

of sustenance

nourishing their bodies 

and their souls

But it also carries 

shadows of sorrow 

when tempests rage

Luring the lost 

forever 

As day turns to night

the Irish Sea’s waves 

retreat

revealing hidden treasures 

in the form of 

ancient artefacts

and cloaking

unfound kin 

These offerings from 

the deep 

connect the present 

with the past

reminding the islanders 

of our rich history

The Irish Sea

a timeless storyteller

bares witness to tales 

of pirates

sailors

and mythical creatures 

like selkies and merrows

It is a bridge 

to other lands

connecting Ireland 

with friends

and foes 

Through the changing tides 

and seasons

the Irish Sea remains 

a constant companion 

to the Irish people

A source of livelihood

inspiration

and connection 

to their Celtic heritage

Its lore

like the sea itself

ebbed and flowed

ever entwined with the soul of 

the Emerald Isle