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For him or for me

As long as you sing your songs

40 years after Grandad Liam died, I go back to Trí Ghaoth, or Three Winds, near the town of Ballybunion, where the River Shannon disgorges its muddy.

Short parable poem about trust and sharing.

Sometimes the only people that have seen the way out are the ones who needed it.

Some of my thoughts on finding satisfaction in life

Rolling to his back he looked to the sky in bitter askance, As to why he had never been given the chance to live.

When the protagonist's father dies unexpectedly, her paternal grandmother takes her in. And they begin to live a life of fairy tales and story-telling that will make them both happy.

Poem expressing some more of my inner thoughts and feelings.

The boat has capsized and her crew are floundering. Its dark,The youngest of them is missing.

A lifeboat sets out to rescue a child. A freak wave strikes and the crew find themselves in great danger.

It’s close of business

Crime, death and drugs. And a young girl who might not have the whole truth.

A girl called Lily believe's she incarnated on Earth from another planet in the remote past.

The stolen kiss

Bright star, she rises with the night.

Day turns to night

The Duel, or something like that.

Initium Semper Fidelis

A wealthy food critic decides to go out for a meal. He's known for his scything columns, and restaurant owners fear his displeasure can bankrupt their restaurants. They take action...