Orla

Oh colleen dear my life has changed for ever
from time to time still think it's make-belief
now that I meet the golden lady evrywhere
my earth has gained a better heart and beat

when life streams full of airs of wonder healings
and fills my days, my nights, my home affairs
I sense the terror-joy of downright happenings
in all the things that beacon loving parts of thee.
 

Melody: Londonderry Air
Poem: 1981, Ireland