October 1887 October 9, 2018 KS Thompson “October 1887” by Frank O’Meara on display at Hugh Lane Gallery Oct. 2016 She calls to you, beckons you forwardSpeaking to you in whispers, she shares her secretsPerhaps a prophecy, things yet to comeconnected to things that have beenSome threads need to be pulledthe tapestry will not unravelYou can mend it, stitch together the torn edgesThat is part of the work, you see.Not many people visitSome don’t even notice me.