Spun-yarn and Spindrift

A gentle river of verse runs through this collection, carrying the listener from the quiet devotion of a tiny dog‑angel waiting at heaven’s gate to the aching homesickness of an Irish exile dreaming of Slieve Dhu. The poems shift between tender lullabies, fierce war‑time reflections and bright celebrations of landscape, each anchored by a voice that feels both personal and communal. Hints of myth, sea‑wind and ordinary life intertwine, offering snapshots of love, loss and the restless longing that ties people to place.

The language is clear and musical, with a cadence that blooms nicely when spoken aloud. Vivid images—storm‑lit shores, rust‑red gowns, the soft tread of bare feet—invite listeners to picture a world that is at once familiar and far‑away. Whether you are drawn to quiet contemplation or the pulse of a folk‑song narrative, the verses unfold with a rhythm that makes the listening experience feel like a quiet walk through memory‑laden fields.