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The Poetry Of Joan Cusack Handler

April 10, 2016 by Irish American Mom 34 Comments

The Poetry Of Joan Cusack Handler

Orphans by Joan Cusack Handler is an extraordinary memoir and a wonderful new Irish family narrative. But what truly makes this story exceptional is that Handler’s new book is a memoir in verse. As you my readers know, I love poetry and all the nuance, paradox and emotion conveyed by the magical manipulation of words. […]

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When Sheepdogs Dream

August 26, 2015 by Irish American Mom 26 Comments

When Sheepdogs Dream

Today is National Dog Day, and to celebrate I’ve written a little poem called “When Sheepdogs Dream” which I dedicate to all herding dogs around the world, and my own border collie, Oreo. Oreo To celebrate the dog days of summer and all our beloved canine companions the good folks at Personal Creations have posed […]

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Irish Poems For Mother’s Day

May 9, 2015 by Irish American Mom 4 Comments

Irish Poems For Mother’s Day

Ireland is a land of poets and poetry. What better way could there be to celebrate Mother’s Day, than to explore how Irish poets have immortalized mothers in lyrical words and verses over the years. Image Credit If you have visited my blog before, my love of poetry will be no surprise. Little ditties, Irish […]

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A Rose For William Butler Yeats

March 30, 2015 by Irish American Mom 4 Comments

A Rose For William Butler Yeats

This year, 2015 is the 150th anniversary of the birth of William Butler Yeats, Ireland’s renowned and beloved poet. To mark the occasion the good folks at The Secret Gardens of Sligo are launching a brand new Irish rose to be named in his honor. Image Credit Why Name A Rose For Yeats:   Naming […]

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To Ireland’s Far-Flung Exiles / A Poem By Irish American Mom

July 10, 2014 by Irish American Mom 14 Comments

To Ireland’s Far-Flung Exiles / A Poem By Irish American Mom

Ruined stone cottages lie dotted across the Irish landscape, permanent reminders of Ireland’s emigrants, forced to leave their homes by famine, and eviction. Over one million people left Ireland in the years of the Great Hunger from 1845 to 1850, and in the decades after many more followed. Every time I see the old shell […]

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