Author: Pat Fitzgerald

I was born and spent my younger years in a small town between the boundaries of County Cork and County Limerick. The Little Town Of Charleville has a special place in my heart and one I always will call home. I have lived on the western edge of Cork City in the south of this country since 1988. Although I am a country boy at heart , needs were that living where I still reside was the most important. I have been blessed in my life with 4 Children, the youngest of whom passed away in 2001 at age of 5 years. And the others walk this life in their own areas. I believe that Our paths in Life dictate much in our future and our walk in life. But we make our own path in life by the choices we make each day, either for good or bad. My Faith is most important to me in my life. It is my Faith that keeps me going both in times of need and in the good times. I am a Christian (non denominational). I am a poet and consider it to be a learning process as I continue to learn and write. I also Poetry use as a means to clear my mind. Photography is more of a hobby and pastime which I enjoy and find it fun to learn a little more in this field.

The Chorus

by Pat Fitzgerald, posted in Poetry

There are times when that which we write , does not exactly meet the expectations that we had set from the start. Like many times before it may sound great but something appears to be missing, or so the mind of one who judges himself far more than others would have. In other words todays … Continue reading The Chorus

Where I Find God

by Pat Fitzgerald, posted in Poetry

It is not very often that I will admit without a doubt that I was inspired to compose a poem after listening to a song. Today is one of those days, Usually I listen to music when working here at home, especially Country music. For me listening to country music is rather new, or as … Continue reading Where I Find God

Again another visit: The Old Head

by Pat Fitzgerald, posted in Poetry

In the past couple of days I had an opportunity to visit one of my favorited places, where I could sit and ponder, while gazing out at the ocean. That is The Old Head of Kinsale in county Cork Ireland. This place has always been one of my favored places in which to sit and … Continue reading Again another visit: The Old Head

The Mouse and The Rat

by Pat Fitzgerald, posted in Poetry

While out on a daily walk, a thought came to mind that would provide a challenge in creating a poem around a specific topic and story. BUT the story has never been written, (should any fellow writer find inspiration for that story feel free ) . Before going further into detail, I wanted to stress … Continue reading The Mouse and The Rat

Word Play in Verses / Elfchen’s

by Pat Fitzgerald, posted in Elfchens, Poetry

With thanks passed on to those who introduced me to Elfchens and again they go out with Thanks. I have been playing with such words and set up into Elfchens and exercises, wespecially when I am sitting down to write a little poetry etc. Thus what one will find here may end up a little … Continue reading Word Play in Verses / Elfchen’s

More Working with Words (Elfchens)

by Pat Fitzgerald, posted in Elfchens, Poetry

A couple of days back I posted my first ever try at Elfchens and playing with words in that manner. Working with a syle that is far off the track from what I have alway been used to or even worked with was a challenge. BUT I did enjoy the exercise and decided to work … Continue reading More Working with Words (Elfchens)

Driftwood

by Pat Fitzgerald, posted in Poetry

Yesterday as I sat to write, One single word stuck on my mind that ended up as todays poem. I still find it strange that from a single word, a poem comes into being. The word drifrwood can have a meaning , that may differ, depending on whom one would ask of for its meaning. … Continue reading Driftwood