The busy Christmas season has opened, but our creative writers are still producing! Welcome to another session with works by our talented members.
Held over from last week, Deirdre Anne Gialamas is developing a strong personal style, with her own rich use of language. This cryptic poem is an example, and we look forward to her own comments on it!
Seamus Keogh is one of our original members, and has produced poems which have earned him admiration and awe from his fellow writers. Here he melds images from nature to lament the passing of a sister. A jewel of a poem.
A small child tries to come to grips with the illness of her father, aided by her little dog Ollie. Clare O’Malley’s charming story, related through the eyes of the child, continues this evening. Though intended for children, it captivates the adult heart too.
A warm welcome to our new member, Veronica O’Neill! She’s introducing herself with two texts (not really short stories) about observations of nature, keenly observed, lyrically described, and linked to personal human moments. Magical texts, Veronica. Thank you for joining our group!
Another established poet in Write-On is James Conway. His verses this evening are a homage to Gerard Manley Hopkins, Jesuit and secret poet, who refused to allow his poems to be published during his lifetime. Since then they have influenced many other famous artists. His mystical and innovative style is perfectly reflected in James’s poem this evening.
Seamus Keogh is not only a gifted poet, but has also embarked on a novel, from which we hear extracts all too rarely. Tonight’s offering is eagerly awaited, for Seamus is also an accomplished story-teller, who knows how to keep his readers on the edge of their seat.
All in all, we offer an interesting mix of genres in this session, so that we are sure all those attending will enjoy another entertaining and stimulating two hours of culture!
Programme
Poem unNatural World Deirdre Ann Gialamas
Poem An Cathaoir Folamh Seamus Keogh
Short Story Rachel & Ollie (Part 2 of 3) Clare O’Malley
Short Story Sparrow Hawk Veronica O’Neill
Poem Gerard Manley Hopkins James Conway
Short Story Otter Veronica O’Neill
Novel Extract Paudie McCoy Railway Scene Seamus Keogh