And some time make the time to drive out west br Into County Clare, along the Flaggy Shore, br In September or October, when the wind br And the light are working off each other br So that the ocean on one side is wild br With foam and glitter, and inland among stones br The surface of a slate-grey lake is lit br By the earthed lightening of flock of swans, br Their feathers roughed and ruffling, white on white, br Their fully-grown headstrong-looking heads br Tucked or cresting or busy underwater. br Useless to think you'll park or capture it br More thoroughly.