Orna Ross Archives

Inspirational Poetry: A Standing Stone in Gladstone Park

February 24, 2022September 14, 2017 by Orna Ross

Longer than forever ago lived a people whom we, squinting back through thickets of time, like to call The Celts. … Read more

February 24, 2022September 3, 2017 by Orna Ross

The first chapter of After The Rising 1995 The thick double door beneath the sign – Parle’s Bar & Grocery … Read more

February 24, 2022August 31, 2017 by Orna Ross

This week’s inspirational poetry: Circle of Life. I’m inspired by creativity in all corners of the world but especially in … Read more

August 25, 2022August 27, 2017 by Orna Ross

Her Secret Rose is about the famous love triangle between the Irish poet WB Yeats, his muse Maud Gonne, and … Read more

February 24, 2022August 24, 2017 by Orna Ross

This week’s inspirational poetry: Where Are You? I’m inspired by creativity in all corners of the world but especially in nature, … Read more

February 15, 2022August 20, 2017 by Orna Ross

The Story So Far: Mercy Mulcahy is about to be accused of murdering her elderly and tyrannical father. The tragic … Read more

February 24, 2022August 17, 2017 by Orna Ross

This week’s inspirational poetry: Love Hurts? No Way I’m inspired by creativity in all corners of the world but especially in … Read more

February 24, 2022August 10, 2017 by Orna Ross

This week’s inspirational poetry: Day’s End I’m inspired by creativity in all corners of the world but especially in nature, most … Read more

February 24, 2022August 3, 2017 by Orna Ross

This week’s inspirational poetry: Good Morning I’m inspired by creativity in all corners of the world but especially in nature, most … Read more

February 24, 2022July 27, 2017 by Orna Ross

This week’s inspirational poetry: The Writing Game I’m inspired by creativity in all corners of the world but especially in nature, … Read more

February 24, 2022July 20, 2017 by Orna Ross

Up on the pier / fun huts lighten / the sky, / candy-stripe the day / pink and yellow. Walking … Read more

February 24, 2022July 13, 2017 by Orna Ross

First thing this morning what do I spy over the houses between the trees through the cloud and by gift … Read more

February 24, 2022July 6, 2017 by Orna Ross

Can anyone say how we came to be here in this human hotel? • Each day greeting new guests who … Read more

August 25, 2022June 28, 2017 by Orna Ross

I’ve written before about how I love being part of a book club for how it makes you read books … Read more

February 24, 2022June 22, 2017 by Orna Ross

I come down to the sea to sit on a rock, and meditate, all thought undone, in the waves’ whoosh … Read more