"The Forge" was inspired by a famous poem by the great Irish poet Seamus Heaney. People talk about the "luck of the Irish" but what about their skill at poetry, music and the other arts?
So much beauty here, from your poetry and all the great poems you shared. I'm half Irish, and I'm finally appreciating the uniquely crystalline and soulful perspective they've brought to the arts.
I have long admired the Irish and the musicality of their poetry, and also I have an Irish uncle and cousins. My poem "Erin" is based on an Irish cousin who was a bit of a wild child.
So much beauty here, from your poetry and all the great poems you shared. I'm half Irish, and I'm finally appreciating the uniquely crystalline and soulful perspective they've brought to the arts.
I have long admired the Irish and the musicality of their poetry, and also I have an Irish uncle and cousins. My poem "Erin" is based on an Irish cousin who was a bit of a wild child.
“a pool
of water so contrary just a hiss
escapes it—water instantly a mist.
It writhes, a thing of senseless shapelessness ...”
I can hear it!
I'm glad you caught that.
And thanks for taking the time to read and comment.