WOWO Thursday, 17 October 2024, 7-9pm

In this evening’s presentations the focus lies on songs and poetry.

Mary Hawkshaw‘s dramatic song is based on the biblical account of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Created with the help of ChatGPT Canvas, it demonstrates not only the power of this very new AI tool, but also Mary’s skill in applying it.

Anyone who has heard or seen Grit Metsch singing one of her own moving and gentle songs will know they are in for a treat with her new work this evening.

Treachery and revenge in classical Rome form the dramatic background to Joyce Butcher’s account of Tiro, a humble scribe. Be prepared for surprises in this unusual tale!

In his unmistakable voice, James Conway lauds autumn in a poem full of symbolism and mystery. A work which will profit from several readings to fully explore its highly poetic depths.

The wise and gentle voice of Anne McManus reveals the anguish of those compelled to leave their home for ever to find work abroad. This is a theme from an era that, fortunately, is closed.

Yossi, the protagonist in Frank Fahy’s short story, has also left his home for a new life abroad. From sunny Mediterranean climes he found a new home in a rough fishing village in Ireland. This week we learn more about him and what fate time had in store for him and his family.

Finally, join us for an evocative tribute to Jack, a man who charmed a whole community as he travelled the bog road to Brow-Hill – a story rich with memories and local colour. Thank you, Mary Hodson.

This month, our Mug of the Month contest is being moved forward to allow us to celebrate Hallowe’en in our meeting on Thursday, 31 October. So don’t delay: the deadline for submission is the coming Sunday, 20 October, and the key words this month are TURN and PLAY. Anne Murray is awaiting your 50 word texts at: annemurraypost@yahoo.ie

We welcome all our members and guests to another lively and inspiring session of song, poetry and story this coming Thursday!

Programme

Song The Four Horsemen Mary Hawkshaw

Song The Difference Today Grit Metsch

Short Story Tiro’s Story Joyce Butcher

Poem Autumn’s Joy James Conway

Poem Homesickness Anne McManus

Short Story Yossi’s Tale, Part Two Frank Fahy

Short Story So the Story Goes: Jack, a Tribute Mary Hodson