poems Archives

This Sunday’s poem of the week is: Dream Cycle

June 12, 2022 by Orna Ross

I write and publish my poetry first on Instagram. Then on Sundays, I post the poem that received the most … Read more

February 24, 2022September 5, 2021 by Orna Ross

My most popular poem on Instagram this week was “Showerings” INTERPRETATION OF AN ANCIENT IRISH WEDDING BLESSING May the blessing … Read more

February 24, 2022February 1, 2021 by Orna Ross

I wrote this poem about Brigid a few years ago but am taking it out for a replay today. Brigid … Read more

February 24, 2022October 18, 2020 by Orna Ross

I mostly post my poetry first on Instagram, (unless it is a patron-exclusive poem). Then, each Sunday here on the … Read more

February 24, 2022October 4, 2020 by Orna Ross

I mostly post my poetry first on Instagram, (unless it is a patron-exclusive poem). Then, each Sunday here on the … Read more

February 24, 2022February 24, 2019 by Orna Ross

Sunday is poetry day on the blog, and also on my Patreon Page. So welcome to this week’s inspirational poetry: Writer … Read more

February 24, 2022February 17, 2019 by Orna Ross

It’s Valentine’s week, so how about a love poem? I wrote a version of this poem ten years ago, so … Read more

February 24, 2022February 10, 2019 by Orna Ross

Our online Open Mic is Tuesday Next at 8pm. More details and register here. Today, I’ll be Open Mic-ing too … Read more

February 24, 2022December 2, 2018 by Orna Ross

I run a Patreon page for my poetry, for poetry lovers and for those who want to support poetry in the … Read more

February 24, 2022November 25, 2018 by Orna Ross

I run a Patreon page for my poetry, where patrons get to be the first readers of my poetry and … Read more

February 24, 2022November 11, 2018 by Orna Ross

Every spiritual tradition has writings and teachings about what Christians call… The dark night of the soul. It’s understood to … Read more

February 24, 2022October 28, 2018 by Orna Ross

Each Sunday I publish a poem about some aspect of creative working and living. This week’s inspirational poem: “Good Coffee” … Read more

February 24, 2022October 21, 2018 by Orna Ross

Each Sunday I publish a poem about some aspect of creative working and living. This week’s inspirational poem: Renovation is … Read more

February 24, 2022August 19, 2018 by Orna Ross

“‘Thou Shalt Not’ soon fades but ‘Once Upon A Time’ goes on forever.” ~ Philip Pullman. Morning, May in England, … Read more

February 24, 2022July 29, 2018 by Orna Ross

Today’s Sunday Inspirational Poetry is: Placenta Look to the tree, how it remembers the clay that once pressed, loam-loving, round its … Read more