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A sporting weekend…
One of the endearing Irish traits is the propensity for gross generalisation and wild exaggeration. Take Johnny Sexton, the captain of the Irish rugby team who after Ireland beat the…
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The Meeting by the Lake
We became friends on Facebook nearly a year ago. Over that time both of us discovered that we had similar tastes in music and books, and of course, sports. We…
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Reading Ulysses in Mullingar Cathedral
Persecution, says Bloom, all the history of the world is full of it. Perpetuating national hatred among nations. What is your nation, if I may ask, says the citizen. Ireland,…
On the Road to Damascus
Telling the story risks nothing … wanting to become the story only invites trouble. Two men. One, a failed writer from London looking for excitement through conflict tourism. The other,…
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Early Morning Rain
A child running A picture of innocence The pink of cherry blossoms Reflecting off the water Memories of Japan Rain in the distance The mountain in the background Freedom and…
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The Canal Walk
A walk along the Canal On a spring day On my beloved's arm We stroll along the wind in the rushes The paint of the lock keeper's cottages We spot…
Buried Angels – (Tuam and Letterfrack)
Buried angels Buried Babies Buried secrets Sins of the past Deep in the soil Grey Clouds People quietly visit and pray Septic tank secrets What will it achieve By digging…
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The Cemetery
Each day I see them. Come and go. To visit their loved ones. Day in day out they come. Bearing plants and flowers. In both winter and summer. Moments of…
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Wit
Intelligent conversation, jokes as well, A quick wit, as most see, can tell. Clever talk, ideas world shared, Loving thoughts, critics not spared. Is wit wasted, yes in desert…
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Loneliness
A big heart, emotional being, Tears from heart, hidden not seen. Few understand soft heart strong, A happy child all day long. This crowded planet, times still alone, Can…
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