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Inspirational Poetry

We Are All Wanderers

Inspired by quotes from John Connell, author of “The Running Book”, who said to see our way through troubles including COVID19, we must never forget the beauty in life.

Last of the Faithful at St Augustine’s Holy Well

I saw a couple with their children go to the Holy Well on Lough Atalia today. The child appeared to have a bad cough, not a condition the well was known for as far as I know. The only time Ive seen actual pilgrims come to it in all my years in the city. I hope it works for them.

The Church Of The Quill

Im not a great one for churches, unless visiting ruined ones! But I worship God in my own way… another of the …

Saint Donatus of Fiesole

At Inishcaltra he learned to write At his mothers knee to pray In Italy he learned to fight In Ireland he was …

My Way Is In The Sand Flowing

” My way is like the sand flowing between the shingle and the dune” The sand it flows on the seashore Here …

The Donkey and the Thistle

“Shy but willing, like an ass at a thistle” Longford saying about a person interested but hesitant and afraid to pursue what …

Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus

The words of God, told by man And written by mere fools Edited by others who think they can Refine Gods words …

Passing Ships

Passing ships on waters still Send waves to one another Perfect in form and speed until They hit upon the other The …

Why Cheap Laughs Come at a Cost

Much is made of the controversy over the Muhammad cartoons. I remember the issue when it first broke in Denmark, and thought …

Merlin Woods: Christmas Morning

I did not join they praying crowds In man built temples made of stone I did not go to pray as such …

Where God Is and Has Been

“In Nature we see where God has been. In our fellow man, where He still is at work.” – Robert Brault

If A Man Has Not His Dreams

Here is an old verse, from when I lived in Birr in 1995 or so! Its about having the confidence to believe …

Each Step We Take

We know not what lies ahead, As our journey through life we make We walk to meet it regardless With each faltering …

Hands Clasped Of Those Beside Us

Among the hate and fear we see Daily, in our lives and on TV: Somewhere the message of God is lived out …