Someone told me that what I writeabout men is objectifying. So I ask you,O general idea of the penis, do you mindbeing noticed? You who stand, in the mind—erect and not, old and young—for all your …| Poem as Totem
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I first compiled this directory of Irish journals in 2016. Since then some journals have become defunct, and others have sprung up, particularly during the lockdown, so I thought it was time to upd…| Poem as Totem
Tied to the Wind is a work of auto-fiction, a memoir assembled in sequenced fragments, a long necklace of memories taken from a peripatetic 70s and 80s childhood and adolescence spent shuttling bet…| Poem as Totem
Yes, the young mothers are beautiful,with all the self-acceptance of exhaustion,still dazed from their great outpouring,pushing their strollers along the public river walk.And the day is also beaut…| Poem as Totem
I came across this list of poetry blogs, and as I’m always interested in connecting with fellow-poets globally, thought I’d share this with you. (Spotted three Irish blogs among them.) …| Poem as Totem
I’m a a bit of a list-fiend. And this one is irresistible, for a poet or writer, or anyone who would love an excuse to hit the road. There’s something on somewhere in Ireland, every mon…| Poem as Totem
Prim’s Bookshop, Kinsale, Co Cork (Bibliotherapy) My favourite occupation when visiting a new town is to seek out independent bookshops. I’m sure there are other readers and writers like me, …| Poem as Totem
The hugely attractive and magical power of Afric McGlinchey’s writing is found in the clarity of her storytelling. The tight weave of this colourful and complex tapestry cuts right to the mar…| Poem as Totem
(Warning: This is a triggering poem.) He was a journalist for ten years. During his training,he was sent to uMlazi D Section. It was raining.With mentor and broken Zulu he searched on the roadsidef…| Poem as Totem