Boyne Readings.
On what was a beautiful summer's evening a fair number of people turned out at The Knightsbridge Village Hall in Trim to hear Willie G. Hodgins read from his collection "Sunflower" . A native of Faughan Hill Bohermeen Willie's poetry has been described as both refreshing and slightly mischievous (Paddy Smith: Meath Chronicle) and he knows how to tell a good short story as well. A number of other readers pitched in with some fine poetry and stories of personal interest. Tommy Murray had a copy of the new Meath Anthology by Tom French while James Linnane had another book, which I didn't get a good look at, by no less than Kieran Furey, (a friend of his) who got mentioned by Pat Duffy in a poem about Strokestown Co. Roscommon. It's a small world folks.
Illusion.
Dazzled by beauty the bloom is fair
Enjoying the colour, this flower is rare
Dream of a sweetheart I really love
Hoping the sun keeps shining above.
Loving each moment I stand and admire
Gazing in wonder my blood now on fire
Fearful to touch there may be a thorn
Wake from my dream, a cold winter's morn.
Willie G. Hodgins.
Photo: Pat Duffy, Willie G. Hodgins, Tommy Murray, and Paddy Smith.
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