The Matter of Britain…

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Could there be an image more redolent

of the true majesty of these isles?

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We are minded of the church at Kilpeck

with its famous and resplendent Sheelagh…

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The fact that we had failed to get here

last time, or had been prevented,

seems indicative of a grace earned

which graces never are…

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More accurately, perhaps, of a labyrinth trod,

blindfold from beginning to end,

with only child-like, inner promptings, as guide…

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There’s even a ‘Merlin’ shuffling about

the kirk-yard,

his questing beast,

leashed, for walkies.

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“Good After-Noon!”

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It is now.

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The chalice is gravid to hold,

snug to the hand-cusp,

the water clear,

and pure,

and cold,

spirit-fresh.

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 Ah, Calanais!