Extracts from Dreamcatcher #9 There will be more extracts here soon, but for now: Molly's Daughter by Nuala Ni Chonchuir, Galway, Ireland Cold next to boney limbs, The iron bed creaking Beneath a wooden Slatted ceiling. You'll keep your father Away from me, The Last thing I need is Another child to ignore. Hair curled around fingers, Then brought next door to Be shown to the visitors From the city. Isn't She Only Gorgeous? Playing the piano With a far-away look, Just like Mrs. Darling, Until disturbed by a shout: What's that noise? Jesus, Mary and Joseph, Will you stop with The feckin' noise? Slip into the kitchen To watch the men Playing cards Through Woodbine smoke. Here's a few pence. Go and buy yourself Some sweets, Like a good girl. Down to pick flowers In Darling's field, Slammed against a mossy Bank, dress pulled up. Just a little feel, No harm done. Here's a tenner, Don't tell your Mammy. Back up the lane To the house, Coins jingling In a dress pocket. You're back are you? Where did you get All the money from? Here I'll mind it for you. Warm, in your own Room tonight, hearing The iron bed creaking With their weight. Go easy, Joe, You'll wake her up, She's not long gone To bed, you know. Order a copy of Dreamcatcher #9