I absolutely loved the poetry unbound book as I enjoy finding out about new poets. I wil pre order these.
I liked the John Kelly poem as it is such a “noticing” of the sort other poets might never see. The times I have witnessed the shameful clanking as someone rushed round the containers as quickly as possible as if destroying the evidence! How humane of him to notice without judgement.
I loved Poetry Unbound and will order the next two books. Hope you recover, as you share your noticing of the world, of our spirits and of complexity. Reading your substack is like Forest bathing. Thank you for sharing even when you are exhausted.
The irony that this piece was published by DAEDALUS press is pretty good, too, considering he was the one who built the labyrinth the Minotaur was held in.
“He keeps the bags for again” — such subtle use of the frailty of time. Instead of saying next time, “again” insinuates the maybe of another time, or again as in again and again-and-again. Deep breath here. So glad you’re better now. I thank the goddess —Esomeprazole— and look forward to getting a taste of dessert inspirations in your Kitchen.
Your interview with Palestinian poet Fady Joudah retrieved my view that poetry is an antidote for the world's hatred. Poems over and over crop up as a chance to see the world in a new way. It's deeply disturbing to me when I hear them subjugated to self aggrandizement but Padraig, your reverence for them takes that down to the bone. https://exchange.prx.org/pieces/543672-this-is-the-meaning-of-the-crow-s-morning-re-seei
that was great, a lot of implication, you didn't spell it out for the reader, and you used words that were on par with each other, a lot of people attempting poetry totally miss that, good work...it would take an Irishman...lol, seriously..nice!
I remember taking a Greek and Roman Mythology course in college. The nature of the gods was so similar to that of humanity, it made me angry. Beautiful poem, which is unsimilar to many of the stories about the Greek gods.
So delighted to get these substack pieces. I've signed up for the Strange Stories of the Bible and tried to register for the “Things Known and Strange” but the link was not up yet. As an Episcopal priest I have always enjoyed your theological reflections, and have drawn from from Borders and Belonging countless times. (I have to be in NYC for a quick 3 day visit. If you have time for coffee on Oct 15 or 16h let me know!:)
Wow, this poem really hit me. Thanks for it, and for the forthcoming volumes, which I’ve pre-ordered happily. Hope you feel better and back at 100% soon.
I'm on the fence with KAOS. Somehow something was missing. Prometheus is an interesting narrator though. The fates and the furies doing each other favours--hmmmmmmm.
Can I ask you something? I’ve written poems and was wondering if there’s any way I can earn some money from them. It feels like I have a talent that I can’t make use of.
I absolutely loved the poetry unbound book as I enjoy finding out about new poets. I wil pre order these.
I liked the John Kelly poem as it is such a “noticing” of the sort other poets might never see. The times I have witnessed the shameful clanking as someone rushed round the containers as quickly as possible as if destroying the evidence! How humane of him to notice without judgement.
ditto. The first volume was also about how we get along with each other and beyond too
I loved Poetry Unbound and will order the next two books. Hope you recover, as you share your noticing of the world, of our spirits and of complexity. Reading your substack is like Forest bathing. Thank you for sharing even when you are exhausted.
The irony that this piece was published by DAEDALUS press is pretty good, too, considering he was the one who built the labyrinth the Minotaur was held in.
“He keeps the bags for again” — such subtle use of the frailty of time. Instead of saying next time, “again” insinuates the maybe of another time, or again as in again and again-and-again. Deep breath here. So glad you’re better now. I thank the goddess —Esomeprazole— and look forward to getting a taste of dessert inspirations in your Kitchen.
Take care, Padraig. Many warm wishes to you for continued strength, love and all good blessings!
Your interview with Palestinian poet Fady Joudah retrieved my view that poetry is an antidote for the world's hatred. Poems over and over crop up as a chance to see the world in a new way. It's deeply disturbing to me when I hear them subjugated to self aggrandizement but Padraig, your reverence for them takes that down to the bone. https://exchange.prx.org/pieces/543672-this-is-the-meaning-of-the-crow-s-morning-re-seei
that was great, a lot of implication, you didn't spell it out for the reader, and you used words that were on par with each other, a lot of people attempting poetry totally miss that, good work...it would take an Irishman...lol, seriously..nice!
Thank you.
I remember taking a Greek and Roman Mythology course in college. The nature of the gods was so similar to that of humanity, it made me angry. Beautiful poem, which is unsimilar to many of the stories about the Greek gods.
So delighted to get these substack pieces. I've signed up for the Strange Stories of the Bible and tried to register for the “Things Known and Strange” but the link was not up yet. As an Episcopal priest I have always enjoyed your theological reflections, and have drawn from from Borders and Belonging countless times. (I have to be in NYC for a quick 3 day visit. If you have time for coffee on Oct 15 or 16h let me know!:)
Will there be a chance to pre order your book from the US?
Postage and tax is high if preordered from the UK.
Thanks. Phyllis
Wow, this poem really hit me. Thanks for it, and for the forthcoming volumes, which I’ve pre-ordered happily. Hope you feel better and back at 100% soon.
Feel better
Thanks for writing
Loved KAOS💖
I'm on the fence with KAOS. Somehow something was missing. Prometheus is an interesting narrator though. The fates and the furies doing each other favours--hmmmmmmm.
Oh and get better soon Padraig
Nice poem 😁🥂.
Can I ask you something? I’ve written poems and was wondering if there’s any way I can earn some money from them. It feels like I have a talent that I can’t make use of.