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FIRELINES
(1977)

(Taken from the cover note)
The central body of poems is concerned with his rediscovery of Ireland, where he spent six years of his childhood. These poems were begun during 1970-72 when he lived on the west coast of Ireland. In these poems, as Michael Schmidt writes, he shows "a real breadth of scope, formal and experiential".

CROCK OF GOLD Lizzie saw a perfect rainbow Coming out of Simon's chimney Landing on her husband Marty Walking off to milk a cow Shortly after this had happened Marty playing cards with Simon Won a handsome Christmas turkey Lizzie looks for rainbows now!