Tuesday, 7 June 2011

The richness of the moment



After eight years living in Sligo, I can honestly say that one spot from all the beaches, mountains, forests and glades that fills my heart and soul with inspiration and genuine awe is this constant frame of Lough Gill from what I call 'Sector 13' deep in the Hazelwood domain. I might only pause for a minute during my walk through the woods, or some days I'll sit and relish the astounding magic of Nature's womb, where the richness of the moment smothers me in a heartfelt cocoon of belonging, akin to being held by one's mother, when the deepest pain is soothed and banished by the one love you will only appreciate when it is gone.

If I die tomorrow, because there will come such a tomorrow, spread my ashes around this sublime spot and let me forever be a part of its glory.
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11 comments:

  1. Danielle Spears7 June 2011 at 16:50

    You are lucky to live in such a place as this. Truly a beautiful place!

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  2. Eamon O C7 June 2011 at 17:08

    Took me a while to find it, Danielle, but so well worth the wait. Hope your writing's going according to plan.

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  3. Kathermans7 June 2011 at 17:41

    It looks like one of those magical places of which Sigo in particular seems to have many.

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  4. Eamon O C7 June 2011 at 18:35

    You're so right there, K. Sure must know Sligo well enough yourself? I'm still waiting on that pint...

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  5. BARBARA8 June 2011 at 07:08

    It's a wonderful thing to love where you live, to be able to tap into the beauty of place, and feel that rhythm of peace....Nature just keeps on giving..And how wonderful to be so close to that...Magic indeed, Eamon.

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  6. Eamon O C8 June 2011 at 10:05

    You're so right, Barbara - I'm very lucky to live in a place that is touched, almost caressed, by such wonderful locations. I think it's hugely important that we take time out to relish the magic of such sites, even if that means just sitting on your porch and imagining the purity of the moment. Best wishes to you and your writing. I hope Hugo's recovering well. ;-)

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  7. Susan Nicola Sheehan9 June 2011 at 12:56

    A magical place. It is such a treasure to be part of nature and let it nourish us. Beautiful cocoon to exist in. :)

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  8. Eamon O C13 June 2011 at 18:29

    A cocoon indeed, Susan. Even on a chilly day, the aura of this little gem casts a cloak of warmth and peace that stays with you for the rest of the day. If only I could bottle it. ;-)

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  9. Anonymous23 June 2011 at 11:00

    There's that exact spot we spoke of - wonderful Eamon!

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  10. Anonymous23 June 2011 at 11:02

    I have the painting of it up on my blog at http://seaviewwarrenpoint.wordpress.com/

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  11. Eamon O C28 June 2011 at 19:14

    That's the one, Marion. I knew it the minute I saw your painting. What are the chances of that, eh? A magical place.

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