The Blower's Daughter Lyrics Damien Rice!

The Blower's Daughter Lyrics ~ Damien Rice!

A special thank you to jasminealloy who posted this presentation of the Damien Rice classic; as I chase down pieces of poetry I like. Loads of information about both of the artists that are performing here both over on Youtube and Wikipedia and many other sources that are worth a visit; on what is a beautiful composition. Take a visit over to the comment section for other people's reaction to this. Hope you enjoy.  A very close connection to County Meath here.

An Tobar ~ Poetry for Pleasure/ January 2026!

 An Tobar ~ Poetry for Pleasure/ January 2026!

Let me wish you a belated happy New Year.

Our next poetry Session is on Tue 27th January.

We will stick to last Tuesday of the month.

The theme this month is a female poet

 or St Bridget/ Godess Brigid

We spoke about increasing our contribution from €5 to a bit more!!

 Whatever you can afford.

Our diligent editorial board are encouraging each of us to prepare pieces

for our first book from the group. 

They are suggesting two poems per member. 

Let me remind you  who are these generous volunteers on the board

Carol Owens 

Patrica Molloy

Francis Rock

Frank Murphy 

With the encouragement of Frank Murphy I am a junior minister.

I am a non voting member of the board, I am the gofer!!!

At the meeting we will explain about a special email address for submissions of poems for the attention of editorial board  for THE book. 

The bottom line is keep composing and once it is poetic composed by you and not published already is most welcome!!

See you, le cunamh Dé, on on Tuesday 27th January 

May the muse be with you

Jim

087 9676728 

 

 

Joan Baez - Diamonds and Rust (With Lyrics)

Joan Baez ~ Diamonds and Rust ,

Joan Baez is one of the greatest female artists of them all and with a beautiful singing voice and was one of the leading figures in the protest movements of the sixties. Here she touches on a relationship with another, who needs no introduction and before they went their separate ways. I'll let you listen! Go to Youtube for all the comments and to Wikipedia for all the background info and to someone who really understands music to appreciate her voice. This was posted by Dave Bing and with thanks for all the work putting it together. 

* Reason for loading again. Happy Birthday Joan Baez born January 9th 1941!

Goodnight Ballivor, I'll Sleep In Trim ~ John Quinn!

Goodnight Ballivor, I'll Sleep In Trim!

If you go back to September 2023 on this blog you can watch the excellent documentary made by TG4 on John Quinn's return to Ballivor, County Meath, the place where he grew up and it is worth the watch. John Quinn passed away on January the 1st 2026. Alternatively you can look it up on Youtube. Other videos relating to John from Kenny's Bookshop, Galway. 

John Quinn: December 11th 1941 - January 1st 2026.

Forgotten 'Poem'

 Forgotten!

An old poem of mine I came across while leafing through folders and something to say goodbye to another year. First published in a book of mine called 'Excursions' and that was more than a while ago.

Forgotten

What but for
 A few medals
And the coping stone
Of a wall surrendered
And the churchyards
Overgrown.

And a quiet carriage
Umbrellas rolled
Drumming our fingers
In the morning
Cold.

Frank Murphy.

"The Darkling Thrush" by Thomas Hardy (read by Tom O'Bedlam)

"The Darkling Thrush" by Thomas Hardy (read by Tom O' Bedlam)

Posted on Youtube by SpokenVerse and with thanks. Something to welcome in the New Year. This poem is from the collection, Poems of The Past and the Present 1901 and I know I've mentioned it a good number of times in the past. A lovely reading here by Tom O' Bedlam. The poem was first published in The Graphic on the 29th of December 1900 and in The Times on the 1st of January 1901. Really worth looking up the analysis of the poem and the beliefs and the background of the author who is considered one of the finest poets in the English language and many would contend should have won the Nobel Prize for literature. l

Sir John Betjeman reads his poem "Christmas" (1954).

Sir John Betjeman reads his poem "Christmas" (1954)

One for the season, this poem was posted by antPDC and with thanks for the share button. If you go to Youtube there's lots of information and comments for your entertainment or enjoyment there and a visit to Wikipedia for a little background on a man who was Poet Laureate for the United Kingdom is worth the visit. He was a great friend of Ireland where he served as Press Attaché at The British Consular Mission. His poem on Thomas Moore (Ireland's Own or The Burial of Thomas Moore) is hard to find on Youtube and not often recited but that is also worth the search. Endless stories about his time here and a visit to the Betjeman Society web page is a must. Happy Christmas!

https://www.betjemansociety.com