January, frigid dawn. Rain
forged in heaven's graphite-dark belly
flaying the island.
Fifteen strides out
from the shore,
Feichín’s head,
gull on the water,
chanting to the
glory of God.
Waves crash over,
tearing hair,
weed on the rocks,
and eyes,
cockle-shells bleached staring.
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