The Cailleach and the Moon Rise

to Globalize Resistance

The full moon perched

on the Muckish moor -

a cailleach lifted it

into her hands and

touched

her forehead to its globe.

She closed her eyes,

and listened to the hum

as her pulse adjusted

to its lunar tone. Then,

beating and breathing,

they slowly lifted

full face of

resistance past –

rising over the pig’s back

en route to Genoa.

*Globalise Resistance Ireland is an alliance of Irish activists (see website for explanation)

*The Cailleach Bhéarra is a female divinity (an old woman) in Irish and Scottish Gaelic tradition and literature – connected to the goddess of sovereignty. (pronounced "kye-luhkh")

 *Muckish Mountain is in County Donegal, Ireland. Muckish means “pig’s back” in Irish.

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