Snow Picture – Winter Poem
I found your smile
in a snow picture —
you must have been twenty-six.We weren't married
but felt we'd eloped
to a green land dipped in stars . . .
Christmas at the Castle – Review
There is no warmer welcome than lights at a castle; a castle that speaks of the past, whispers of fairy tales, calls you to sample a mince pie and a glass of mulled wine . . .
Black Widow – Halloween Poem
https://soundcloud.com/user-703451359/black-widowThere are a number of inspirations behind this new poem, ‘Black Widow’, which I decided to...
Your Way – Motherhood Poem
The poem, 'Your Way' was written from observations of my children at the toddling stage. This time of new steps, new sensations...
The Only Truth – For National Poetry Day
Your body enfolds me
piece by piece.
In this womb
I dream of awakened faces,
loved ones I've lost . . .
Moon Woman – Spoken Word Poem
Reading this poem aloud to a packed Parade Tower, at Kilkenny Castle was exhilarating! ‘Moon Woman’ was chosen...
Moon Woman – Poem Extract
Today, I will be reading my poem, 'Moon Woman' at the launch of this year's Kilkenny Poetry Broadsheet, taking place at Kilkenny...
Running on Shadows – Spoken Word Poem
This moss is her island,
its dewy green
lends spring to her take off.She's running on shadows.