y in which to halt the violence of the 'troubles.' There seems to be in this section a distinct focus on the past and what the poet deems to be a reasonable action in response to the various deaths caused by the 'Irish troubles.' The imagery seems to be centered distinctly around the past with references made to the ancient Norse and Irish mythology and as a result this section of the poem is sentimental and reflective. He makes distinct reference to the past and how he, the poet, would hono
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