for Brian Friel
settling on his head
five bees, soft as air
light as a soul ascending
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sweeten the day
hive the night with colour:
yellow-gold
a burst of pure white honey
smearing his skin
like Adam with the first apple
Vincent Woods is a poet, playwright and presenter of Arts Tonight, on RTÉ Radio 1
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