  | Dan Wray
I currently live in Glasgow but was born and grew up in Belfast, before leaving in 2006. In high school, I studied English Literature and became particularly intrigued by the works of Seamus Heaney and Brian Friel. Since then, I've attempted to carve out my own style and persist in writing with a field I'm passionate about. |
Union canal by Dan Wray | Heading up the ways, to get a clearer view of the ochills on the other side, we pass a sight so new, yet so familiar. A fresh feeling combined with God's wry sense of humour he playfully interjects in times of soa operaesque moments this world cries out for.
We see the river that normally flows along - but today, its come to a halt! Imagine that: time standing still without a trace of movement, when the intention and blessing of union is explicit in the name. More so onwards, the image becomes even more striking as nature takes its course via alternative movements of life:
Birds singing, young couples out walking, squirrels climbing up and down various trees; each form of living animal subsequently in search of the union necessary in fulfilling their creator's prophecy - to revive and restore; not dive in where its sore. As the water floats along, so do "what if's" from before hand, silently into yesterday. |
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