After: Part of my “Poetry as Commemoration” poem
About a year ago, the Irish Literary Society here in London got together with University College Dublin and Poetry Ireland ... Read more
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After the Grave of a Poetess: Poem in Progress for Patrons
Stanzas and inspirations from a poem in progress for my poetry patrons--and an upcoming Irish Poetry of Commemoration event in London
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Three Woodstocks: Open Poetry Post
Join me as I take a look at the history of Woodstock House, near Kilkenny, the last residence of Mary Tighe in this open post for all.
Address to My Harp by Mary Tighe: New Poem for Patrons
A new poem in Irish and English for my poetry patrons. I hope you enjoy this translation into English of "Address to My Harp" by Mary Tighe.
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My Upcoming Book of Irish Poems: Open Poetry Post
Join me as I explore the captivating world of old, medieval Irish poetry in “My Irish Poems” journey of translation and interpretation.
New Poem for Patrons: My Hand is Weary from Writing
A new poem in Irish and English for my poetry patrons. I hope you enjoy this translation into English of "My Hand is Weary from Writing".
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Indie Poetry Please Is Taking A Break: Open Post
I’m taking a break from the Indie Poetry Please competition, to focus on my own writing for a time. Poets, keep writing. Back soon!
New Poem for Patrons: The Empty Nest
A new poem in Irish and English for my poetry patrons. I hope you enjoy this translation into English of "The Deserted Home", a famous old Irish lament for the loss of loved ones.
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New Poem for Patrons: Pangur Bán
A new poem in English and Irish for my poetry patrons. Enjoy "Pangur Bán", a poem inspired by the most famous animal in the annals of Early Ireland.
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New Poem for Patrons: The Instructions of King Cormac
A new poem for my poetry patrons. Enjoy "The Instructions of King Cormac"--a poem in English and Irish for anyone who wants to reign over a fruitful inner life.
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New Poem for Patrons: The Holding of the Sídhe
A new poem for my poetry patrons. Enjoy "The Holding of the Sídhe"--, a poem about the powerful Irish goddess, Áine, inspired by WB Yeats's “The Hosting of the Sídhe” (1890). Same form and rhyming structure, very different poem!
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New Poem for Patrons: I Am Ireland: Mise Éire
A new poem for my poetry patrons. Enjoy "Mise Éire" (pronounced "misheh aireh"), a poem in English and Irish, inspired by two earlier poems by Eavan Boland and Padraig Pearse of the same title.
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Open Poetry Post. #IndiePoetryPlease Contest #14.
Win ebooks and exposure! This week’s #PoetryContest is inspired by Aisling (pronounced “ashling”), a famous Irish language form—a patriotic, dream-vision, political poem developed in response to English colonialism in Ireland.
New Poem for Patrons: Brightness of Brightness, Gile ne Gile
A new poem for my poetry patrons. Enjoy "Brightness of Brightness"--a poem in English and Irish about the universal effect of living from fear and turning from light, inspired by Paidraig Pearse's interpretation of the famous aisling poem, Gile ne Gile
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The Hermit’s Song. Amhrán an Ancaire. A New Poem in English and Irish
Enjoy The Hermit's Song: A poem in both English and Irish. Poetry patrons enjoy an exclusive new poem by Orna Ross every Sunday... and more. Sign up to support indie poetry and receive exclusives, discounts and a monthly news update.
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