Tag Archives: poetry
Snow
Soft and fluffy when it falls. Wet, cold to touch, crunches underfoot. White, very white. Brightens up day or night. Hides what lies underneath, while footprints above reveal passing feet. Be very careful how you go, because its slippy in … Continue reading
Today Evil has a Name
Today Evil has a Name Today evil has a name, Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, Instigator of murderous war, bombing and shooting. His current aim, the extinction of a free Ukraine. Women and children forced to flee. To leave their homeland, where … Continue reading
A Sense of what being Irish means to Me
At this moment in time as we approach our national holiday we will be organising parades, cultural events and all sorts of activities to acknowledge and give expression to our sense of Irishness. We will feel a pride in who … Continue reading
The Christmas Crib (The Nativity)
No room in the Inn. So born in a stable. Just a manger full of straw for a cradle. Centre stage is the infant Jesus. The miracle God Child sent to save us. The angel brought good tidings of great … Continue reading
House for Sale
House for sale. Perfect in every detail. What a bargain! South facing garden, Not overlooked. Once you see it your hooked. And did I mention, Its got location, location, location. Two minute walk to the beach. Shops and schools within … Continue reading
Autumn Shades
October coming to an end, November on the way. Means longer night and shorter day. Some leaves their colour simply fades, While others blush with autumn shades. A cooler wind blows them to ground, And scatters them with rustling sound. … Continue reading
What is a Rainbow?
Did you ever want to know, what exactly is a rainbow? What is it that produces this amazing sight? – Just dispersion of the light. How does it happen, what causes it to be? What is the origin of what … Continue reading
Well Done Mayo
What a thrilling, masterly display. Really made this supporter’s day. Each and every time you got a score, Your hunger grew for even more. You played with grit and conviction. You outplayed the competition. Just one more game to play, … Continue reading
If I knew then what I know now
When you look back on your life so far, Are there times you wish that you knew then what you know now. I must admit that for me there are. But dwelling on these I won’t allow. Because what’s past … Continue reading
On the Beach
As I stand here on the beach, a flock of seagulls just out of reach, the scene appears to be in black and white, because of the extreme brightness of the light. I love to walk along this way, around … Continue reading
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