Greeting, It has been a number of days since i shared a couple of poems. When I came to write this post, I only had one to share therefore I decided to experiment and write one as I composed this Blog. The first poem below is that attempt and would welcome any thoughts on this... … Continue reading Some New Creations
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Inspiration
I have been thinking of what to write tonight here and was stirred or inspired would be more suitable a term, to post something that is a little different. A song that stirs up pride in the country of my Birth and being Irish, plus its use of both the Irish Language (Irish one of … Continue reading Inspiration
West Cork Photography
Back in January I took a trip with Family to a variety of locations in the West Cork coast line (which is a part of The Wild Atlantic Way, that goes from Kinsale County Cork in the South Of Ireland To Derry in the North of the Island, thus taking in the entire Western Coast … Continue reading West Cork Photography
Poetry of Faith
Over the years I have written a number of what people could call spiritual poetry, BUT I would rather term them as Poetry on Faith... The first such Poem written in Sonnet form I simply called Sonnet 1. My inspiration as I stated before was from John Donne 1572 -1631. Many of his poetry was … Continue reading Poetry of Faith
Children’s Story
Back when my children were young I decided to write a Children's story or a series of children stories. But in the end I only penned one... Backbites Travels was meant as entertainment and a form of encouraging the child to embrace their imagination. The reaction by each of my children was different to say … Continue reading Children’s Story
Referendums, Divisions and Thoughts
Hi, it's been a number of weeks since last posting and things have been hectic. Here in Ireland there has been a very divisive referendum on the issue of abortion. Having been unique as a nation Ireland had in it's constitution a protection both for the unborn child and the mother. But for many liberal … Continue reading Referendums, Divisions and Thoughts
Experimenting with Photography
In recent years I became interested in doing a little Photography. But not from any particular area, but merely an experimental type situation. Almost resembling art in some people's eyes. I do not consider myself in any way knowledge in this field. But it has become fun to do such photography with family. I even … Continue reading Experimenting with Photography
Death of a Generation
Have you ever sat and looked at the current generation? Have you ever asked "how did we as people get to this..?" I believe that all get to asked some related question on at least one occasion in their lives. But gazing at a generation of a nation or people in general can become a … Continue reading Death of a Generation
To Rant or Not to Rant
Introduction Greetings, There are personal benefits for my taking to the Blogging world, Most of which are for my sanity....Rather than ramble on about who I am etc etc.. This is where the fun begins... Mental Health is sadly a topic that successive Governments in Ireland would rather forget about and let lie in the … Continue reading To Rant or Not to Rant