Taken

This turning earth

Feels the wound

We note the unbearable

Look to the back of the moon for solace

Fill our hearts to overflowing

Beauty remains

Calls us ever closer

Audio version of “Taken” read by John McGhee.
Music: Gnossienne No. 1 composed by Erik Satie.
Performed and arranged by John McGhee. This arrangement copyright John McGhee 2025.

Image copyright Bruce Granger 2025.