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Of Lanterns, Bears, and Finding the Sun

Stained-glass style illustration of a man resting in bed at night with a teddy bear named Otto beside him. The bear wears a blue hat and a hoodie reading “Belfast.” Warm lamplight and candles glow on a bedside table with a steaming mug, while a large arched window shows a crescent moon, stars, and a sunrise over mountains and water. The scene conveys quiet comfort, companionship, and hope through the night. 🌙🧸

113/69 may not be very low for most people, in fact it is well within the normal range, but my normal tends to be high so it was quite a drop. This poem was written during the night after such a drop.


The darkness hums too loud to bear,
each whisper sharp and near;
my blood runs low, the room tilts soft,
and stillness fills with fear.

I lift my legs on pillowed hills
to call the strength back home;
the window cracks to cool my skin
while blankets keep me warm.

And Andrew moves with steady grace,
a lantern in the night;
he anchors all the spinning world
until it feels alright.

Otto the bear stays by my hand,
a small but faithful friend;
his weight a quiet grounding truth
until the shadows end.

Through the remaining night I wait
with bear at hand to ground
held close by love and gentle care
Until the sun is found.


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Cover of "A Living Cloud of Irish Witnesses.
March 2026
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