Shades of Silver   Silver light shimmers on waters, dark and deep Sparkling like tears, where angels softly weep On silver tipped waves, white horses ride Dancing on foam at the turn of the tide Diamonds that sparkle like stars in the night Flickering and twinkling in late evening light Shadow and light meet at […]

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I struggled with this one for a few days, not quite sure of what was coming through. Or what the subject matter was. I was trying to express that feeling when you first wake up in the morning, just that instant before you become conscious and you become aware of your body, the bed and […]

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This is a poem is a tribute to the men who fought and died in WW1 and war in general. To the ordinary men for their bravery and sacrifice. Just Another Pawn A blackbird’s song  A plaintiff cry The Angels weep in a blood red sky A moment of beauty in this wretched place A lonely […]

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  This is a poem about my native city. Cork city in Ireland. Locals or anyone who knows or has been to Cork, will appreciate this. The Centre of the universe. In my dreams, I often go To where the waters of the river flow To the place I was born by the river Lee […]

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One of my very first poems… We Have Forgotten. In a Cathedral Forest, in a sacred place Far away from the human race Trees whisper in a language long forgotten Now abandoned and betrayed by men The Rivers sigh but we do not listen In our arrogance we have forgotten Who and What we are. […]

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This is just a tongue in cheek look at poetry. I still rarely read poetry or listen to recitals. My influence comes more from lyrics of songs of song writers like Dan Fogelberg , Jim Croce, Gordon Lightfoot and Chris De Burgh. Artist who paint a picture in your mind when you listen to their […]

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One of my very first poems. again it doesn’t rhyme or follow my normal format, but I like it as it expresses my feeling of joy and exuberance at the time. STORM DANCER Just back from a walk,one happy dog and re invigorated man! a gale force,stormy day where the wind blows the cobwebs of the mind […]

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The Invisible Man A crow takes flight with a loud cry Dark shadows circle against a leaden sky A bitter cold wind bites both man and beast From faraway lands in the frozen North-East A warning of more severe weather on the way On a grey and sullen, cold winter’s day   Huddled and shivering […]

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Socks and little things that annoy my wife   The wife was complaining about me smelly old feet “Sure you’d disgrace me if they found you dead in the street” I take a shower once a week whether I need one or not But my wife thinks I’m mad and losing the plot Sure I’m […]

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  Life is but a Gamble Life is but a gamble As on the path of life we amble As we make our way By night and by day Through the good times and the bad The joyful and the sad Through sunshine and the rain The laughter and the pain All our worries and […]

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