Because of the light of the stars,
Planets are found in the stream;
And because of the light of your eyes,
There is love in the depths of my dream.

~ Francis Carlin

This American poet, born James F. C. MacDonnell in 1881, drew heavily upon his Irish ancestry for much of his work.  In fact, he took his pen name from his Irish Grandfather, who was a cottage weaver of linen and a local rhymer in Tyrone, Ireland.

Some of his works include “My Ireland” and “The Cairn of Stars”.  Cairn comes from the Irish word, carn, which means a man-made pile of rocks.  Cairns have been in existence since ancient times and can be found all over the world, especially in the less inhabited areas of Ireland and Scotland.  They were used in a number of ways, such as landmarkers, for defence, or for ceremonial and astronomical purposes.

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