I have been led astray by sunlight and deep green shadow.
Beguiled by trails of bluebell,
blackbird and cuckoo call.
Beside the footstick bridge
the whispering river carries the coconut perfume of gorse
to lure me away from desk and easel.
Finally seduced by the scent of the dangerous whitethorn
I surrender.
I leave early tomorrow for the west.
Who knows when I will return?
This song captures the coming of summer to Ireland for me.
Close your eyes and walk down the dusty road……..
'The Curra Road' by Ger Wolfe.
What lovely ways to be beguiled, seduced and lead astray, Jane! xox
ReplyDeleteThank you Carol - I can't stay indoors when Ireland looks like this! xx
ReplyDeleteWhen I first read your words..... I spoke internally and said to myself
ReplyDelete" Oh my she is now going to make a public confession"
And now I see that was both right and wrong !
Ger has a very distinctive voice doesn't he ?
Glad you enjoyed this Heron! Yes, I love Ger's voice & that song always speaks to me of summer.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful words and pictures. And the song is lovely xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post! I really want to visit Ireland again soooon!
ReplyDeleteThank you Teresa - May is my favourite month here & yes, Ger's song is great. xxx
ReplyDeleteThank you Val - you'd be very welcome & we could meet for coffee!
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