Snakes

I believe that as poets we should imprint the thoughts, actions and deeds about us. Like poets of old who laid their trade to the mast of their beliefs. I try to remain outside the cycle of lives about us, to find the thought that I seen as I stroll about the day. Sadly I … Continue reading Snakes

Moonlight

Have you ever had those nights that the slightest stirring or noise awakens you and the sleep disappeared from your eyes. Has your mind then wandered through a mine field of thoughts that appear to lay dormant within, awaiting for that moment to escape from its prison? Such is the topic of todays poem, in … Continue reading Moonlight

Emerald

I longed for many years to compose a poem of sorts that carries within it a thought of what my country holds for me. A poem that in some ways tells what inspires me to love this land in which I reside. The same land that inspired generations of those who gave all to see … Continue reading Emerald

Battles

There are times that we come upon occasions that become a Battleground within our minds. Or a battle ground that most may never see or experience. The following poem is an attempt to place this mindset into poetry. It may not be a fantastic success BUT It tries to place for others to see what … Continue reading Battles

Freedom Flows

I have been struck by the millions that marched in various cities and towns throughout the world, all in the call for Freedom. To cry foul against a 2 tier health system / travel passports. A system that thus labels a segment of society as second class and less worthy of freedom than others that … Continue reading Freedom Flows

The Gap of Dunloe

The following photographs were taken during a visit to The Gap of Dunloe in County Kerry Ireland. The Gap of Dunloe is a narrow pass between The Highest mountains In Ireland The MacGillycuddy's Reeks on the West and The Purple Mountain on the East. Running North, south This is a walk filled with stunning views … Continue reading The Gap of Dunloe

Glengarriff County Cork Ireland

In the past number of weeks I had the tremendous opportunity to visit one of my most favourite places, The beautiful Glengarriff in West County Cork. Glengarriff has been a favoured place for a number of people . http://glengarriff.ie/ has lots of information on this stunning part of the country. One of my favourite places … Continue reading Glengarriff County Cork Ireland

A Spotlight Moment

Hi,  I am taking time out to provide a Spotlight moment  on another persons work and in turn I hope to provide for her an extra. I am turning the spotlight on Lizzies Life. I know the work of this young lady for a number of years.  at least I should well know her because … Continue reading A Spotlight Moment

Coastal Photography in B&W

  Today was my first trip to the coast since lock down. The beautiful Old Head Kinsale County Cork (Ireland), A part of The wild Atlantic Way. Even though we were struck with Low laying cloud that hindered any photography, we eventually found locations where we played with some B&W Photography.   Please enjoy these … Continue reading Coastal Photography in B&W

Greyscale or Coloured?

Hi, We recently took a trip to Gougane Barra Forest Park in West Cork, both to take a little hike and to spend a little time with photography.   The few shots shared here are  of a Small Chapel known as St. Finbarr's Oratory.   A Beautiful  little Chapel  set beside the lake.   I am asking … Continue reading Greyscale or Coloured?