Sixteen Poems

A vivid tapestry of place and memory, this collection opens with a wandering voice that sings of coastal towns, rolling hills and the restless sea. The poet’s reverence for the Irish landscape is matched by a tender longing for home, as each stanza paints familiar streets, bustling markets, and quiet riverbanks with a lyrical intimacy that feels both personal and communal.

Through recurring images of wind, tide and the winding banks of the Erne, the poems explore themes of departure, exile, and the bittersweet pull of returning. The language is plain yet resonant, weaving together the sounds of fiddles, the chatter of neighbours, and the hush of twilight, inviting listeners to linger on the simple joys and quiet sorrows of rural life.

In the early verses the speaker bids farewell to beloved towns and friends, offering a glimpse of the journey ahead without revealing its outcome. The work captures the heartbeat of a culture rooted in nature and tradition, making it a warm companion for anyone drawn to the poetry of longing and belonging.