King Sitric Silkenbeard of Dublin Trimming his beard cut his face. The Blackpool turned crimson. Seaweed and bladder wrack Like up stretched arms swelled the tide. Bathed in Easter sunshine On a green sward by the sea People stretched arms in slow motion Before joining Brian Boru for coffee In the nearby 1014 cafe.

Paddy Glavin's collections include 'Playground' (Lapwing)