Posted on November 6, 2017 at 12:30am 1 Comment 6 Likes
When I was asked to write a series of poems for an art exhibition in Australia earlier this year, I embarked on a dark voyage of discovery into the lives of Irish immigrant children 150 years ago.
Image: 'Image Above: Falling' by Jane…
ContinuePosted on August 28, 2017 at 5:00am 5 Comments 4 Likes
When at 18 or 20, or in my case 24, you fly away on the adventure of a lifetime, you aren't thinking of your future self. When I first winged my way to Australia, I had no inkling where it would lead. Or all the losses it would lead to. For me. For my…
ContinuePosted on July 25, 2017 at 4:00am 6 Comments 6 Likes
I am surely not the first Irish emigrant to have heard these words from their heartbroken mother. Guilt at the impact of my decision to leave Ireland and grief at the loss of my beloved mother are…
ContinuePosted on September 4, 2016 at 7:14am 1 Comment 3 Likes
Anne,
A bit late but thank you for your appreciation of the Seamus Heaney article. I enjoyed doing the research. He was quite a man and writer. He doesn't have to stand behind anyone! Best wishes! Enjoy the holidays!
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