Dundonnell
You died aged sixteen:
a ‘spasm’ of the heart.
Your bones
in a circular place
inside an ancient beech plantation.
Here, adding to the melody of bird song,
I heard your heart beat –
whilst mine faltered.
You died aged sixteen.

You died aged sixteen:
a ‘spasm’ of the heart.
Your bones
in a circular place
inside an ancient beech plantation.
Here, adding to the melody of bird song,
I heard your heart beat –
whilst mine faltered.
You died aged sixteen.