Ode For Ben Bulben : Formal Poetry

Ode For Ben Bulben

By Paul McCann

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 Once more to go , beyond County Sligo ,

With thoughts of the country I've come to know  .
A vision beyond Ben Bulbens delight .

Where dark clouds part to the morning sunlight .
Twelve misty peaks over green grassy glens ,

Displayed there are natures high clustered Bens .

From the ground to the top are paths to tread ,

For the pilgrims to ascent where they're led .

Who hears pilgrims prayers in heavenly flight ,

As angels wait bathed in morning sunlight .

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Generations of Gaels soft spoken words

Have been carried by wings of the birds .
In a rapturous song perfectly sung .
on twelve peaks strange shadowy shapes have clung .

Thick are the clouds found to be coming down

In a mist covering this holy ground .
Oh what a sight welcomes all those who might ,
find their way to the mountain top at night .

A star clustered show at County Sligo ,

Shines a glittering ethereal hello .

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Majestic the sight from heavenly  height,

As on the summit humble prayers take flight .
God has cradled there in heavens soft glow ,

Something of a miracle to bestow .
A beauty rare, you can never compare ,

All we can do is for that moment share .

A grateful prayer for all that we see
Oh what splendour to my God glory be .

So if your feet are set on a path there  ,
come back home safe on a wing and a prayer