Poetry
Where the veil wears thin.
Verse that captures both the sensory and the spiritual. From the landscape of Ireland to the internal weather of the soul, these poems offer a language for what is felt but not always spoken.
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Moon-Blessed, Silver Rising
Nearly fifty, head full of bleach, and Belfast Pride two days away. Genius or madness? Continue reading
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Saint Ciarán’s Otters
When Clonmacnoise calls but strength is small, Saint Ciarán’s glowing otters bring the sacred home. Continue reading
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The Rope in Stone
A braided thread of ancient stone connects modern wanderers to Ireland’s timeless, sacred path. Continue reading
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Richard, Lionheart of the Ledge
A two-storey drop, a blazing Gibraltar sun, and a kitten with the courage of a lion. Had I not seen the leap myself, I’d doubt such wonder ran. Continue reading
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Fortieth anniversary
From Belfast vows to Kildare days, fifteen years of devotion create a love time cannot erase. Continue reading
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Lauds in an Irish Park
A new poem inspired by birds in a park on my way to dialysis. Continue reading
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The Tidal Hush
Sometimes the body asks us to slow down. The Tidal Hush is a short poem about noticing heat, weakness, and stillness—and discovering that even these moments can become places of quiet reflection. Continue reading
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Teapots, Hum, and Holiness: Finding Emmanuel at Parish Bingo
Find holiness in a steaming teapot and a joyful shout of “Line!” Explore how Christ walks through the bustling, sensory-rich warmth of a parish bingo night. Continue reading
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From Font to Fellowship
St Brigid’s Cathedral continues the ministry of hospitality. Continue reading
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Hyperfocus on the Platform: Capturing the Spark in Transit
Creative expression can surge unexpectedly, transcending settings and circumstances. Continue reading
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The Breath of Iona: Pattern, Prophecy, and Speaking the Ancient Word
Speaking ancient words at Temple Connor, a neurodivergent pilgrim finds a sensory reset at Durrow’s holy well, guided by the wild goose of the Spirit. Continue reading
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Beyond the Classroom Wall
Thirty years after leaving school, old ties, shared memories, and enduring friendships reveal how the bonds formed in youth continue beyond the classroom wall. Continue reading
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But why so flipping hot?
Summer by the Barrow brings hawthorn blossom, swallows, sunshine, fluid restrictions, and one recurring prayer. A humorous NeuroDivine reflection on gratitude and heatwaves. Continue reading
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A Journey of Faith and Farewell
A train journey north, turning impending heartbreak into a holy poem. Continue reading
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Heralds from Gibraltar
A reflection on migration, memory, and the “southern light” of Gibraltar—carried on swallows’ wings to two humans, two cats, and the spirit of dear Scholastica. Continue reading
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An angel on the platform
At a misty platform, a quiet word steadies a stranger. For a moment, kindness takes form—and the ordinary world feels gently, unmistakably transformed. Continue reading
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Waiting for the Train
A poem written while waiting for a train listening to the birdsong around us. Continue reading
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A Triennial Easter Vestry
A humorous look at the marathon of a Church of Ireland Easter Vestry in a “Triennial Year”. Continue reading
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Easter with the Rooks
The rooks are loud in ragged trees,their caws like weathered cloth.They shake the morning into lifeas Easter stirs the froth.The blackbirds in the rafters wakeand test the warming air.Their chicks, half-feathered, blink at dawnas though surprised it’s there.And in the hush between the calls,a softer truth appears:that every trembling, newborn wingoutpaces all our fears. Copyright… Continue reading
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“Christ, stitch us in” a poem honouring Christ in the everyday of tailoring.
The poem inspired by Chris Suitor reflects on tailoring, everyday grace, and spiritual connection, culminating from a rich conversation in Belfast about music and life. Continue reading
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