Our week’s stay at Malin
appears to be sandwiched
between Storm Ciara
and Storm Dennis.
Storm Ciara has been raging
for days
and we have just heard
on the radio
that Storm Dennis
is on its way!

Oh dear!
What a week to holiday
up near Ireland’s most northerly point!

But as I look out the kitchen window
I see a solitary primrose –
one pale, wee flower
bursting with the promise of spring
as a gale blows
all around our wee cottage.

And do you know what?
Against all odds
for three afternoons
it actually feels like spring
as we enjoy glorious blue skies
and sparkling Atlantic waters
before dark clouds gather (again!)
and Storm Dennis howls
into Malin.

© Claire Murray, 16th February 2020