New Poem for Patrons: The Need-Fire
In this new poem for patrons, The Need Fire, the finding of a butterfly indoors ignites memories of old Ireland and explores themes of renewal. Become a poetry patron for a monthly micropayment.
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New Poem for Patrons: Asking Answer
I'm working on a book of bereavement poetry and a poetry kit for humanist celebrants and grief counsellors. I'm not ... Read more
Fiction Extract for Patrons: WB Yeats Meets Katherine Tynan
WB Yeats Meets Katherine Tynan -- exclusive novel extract for patrons from Orna Ross
Momento Mori: A New Poem for Patrons
Here is a new poem–for patrons only, for now–called Momento Mori. It will appear in a book, and poetry kit, ... Read more
Two Sonnets by WB Yeats for Maud Gonne: New Poetry for Patrons
Two Sonnets by WB Yeats for Maud Gonne: New Poetry Exclusively for Patrons
That Dream I Dream: A New Poem for Patrons
Enjoy "That Dream I Dream", a new poem exclusively for patrons.
Patron Fiction Extract for Father’s Day: Fatherhood Follies and Figaries
For Father's Day, a patron-only extract from A Life Before, where Rosy Cross, a woman who had three fathers, discourses on what she calls "the follies and figaries" of how our society has configured male parenting.
Absolutely: A New Poem for Patrons
Enjoy “Absolutely” a new poem exclusively for poetry and all-access patrons.
Eviction Arguments: A New Extract for Fiction Patrons
In this exclusive extract for fiction patrons, join Maud Gonne on her return to Paris from the rugged wilds of Donegal, where she's been battling landlords and kindling the spirit of resistance.
Dying to Live: A New Poem for Patrons about Immortality
Dying to Live. A small poem about one of the biggest questions of life: what happens after we die? Should we believe all the stories about immortality and an everlasting hereafter?
Life Lines: A New Poem for Patrons
Today's poem for patrons, Life Lines, was prompted by an Instagram friend's poem on the same theme from a different perspective. She is currently going through a hard time, healthwise, and her poem was a celebration of her Christian faith.
It got me thinking of the creativist faith...how it's the same, how it differs. And this poem emerged.
Time After Time: A New Poem for Patrons
Today's poem for patrons, Time After Time, is an invitation to engage in a moment of contemplation and discovery. To explore the vast expanses of your inner landscape, and traverse the skies of your creative consciousness.
WB Yeats Discovers Esoteric Buddhism: A New Extract for Patrons
In this patron-only extract from "A Life Before", WB Yeats Discovers Esoteric Buddhism.
Maud Gonne Meets Her Half-Sister: A New Extract for Patrons
In this patron-only extract from "A Life Before" Maud Gonne meets her half sister.
Once Upon A Time to Come: A New Poem for Patrons
This poem was inspired by a small river, The Nailbourne, that runs through a village in the south-east of England.
The village's Norman church and riverside walkway is at least a thousand years old but in recent years, the river has been running dry in summer. This poem is published exclusively for my patrons.