In a blue moon

Part One - The Old Love

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Now that he is old.

He will send her messages,

Once in a blue moon.

Part 2 - An tAllmhurach (The one from Overseas)

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"Over the seas, dear,

I send the moon with my heart,

full as our bright love."

Part 3 - Listening

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Cobalt-silver waves,

he watches as he listens.

Waiting for her voice.

Part 4 - They Danced

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Gratitude he sends,

Memories like bright sapphires,

Of young, precious love.

Part 5 - The Summons

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"Come back to bed, love."

Her eyes are stars in the dark,

A queen's lapis touch.

Part 6 - They Amble.

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Midnight blue shadows

Cloak them as she walks him home.

Her dreamer's hand held.

Part 7 - She hears

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He sleeps in her arms

And she hears the words he sends,

Once in a blue moon.

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And now, these years on,

These messengers still dancing,

Under a blue moon.

Swaying by the rushing tide,

To a secret inner tune.