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The White Strand at Fahan written by Fr Neal Carlin
by A Member of the Community on 01/10/12
The flow of the tide
the gentle glow of the sun,
the quiet breeze upon my face,
the crackle of the sea shells beneath the sharp spikes of the running shoes we wore in those days gone by.
Today, as I muse upon these sensations it is like a well conducted chorus of sounds and feelings playing in rhythm.
They pay tribute to a life fully lived.
They recall the days of joy, of athletics, of fishing.
We sat quietly along the sand hills near the beach
Listening for the white trout to jump at night, or to splash and dip the net.
The elements of air, sea , sand and shell awake beautiful memories of the sheltered place we call Fahan. It seems to me that our fun and joy were united with the men of prayer who sanctified this ancient monastic place with their psalms sung day and night to glorify the king, the Lord of land and sea and of all people.
Fr. Neal Carlin
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by A Member of the Community on 12/09/11I am optimistic that a community member will come across this page / blog and decide to write something creative. Even a Word! Get in touch with me and I will assist you all the way.
