"You said I was a woman’s poet,
as though it were a compliment..."

Come read this beautiful poetry from @bmkennelly in the latest issue of the #MockingOwlRoost - Poetry Special no.1 of 2024.

https://www.mockingowlroost.com/blog/poetry-special-1-2024/ Page 14

#MaryKennelly #awomanspoet #poetry #poem #irishpoet

The MockingOwl Roost Poetry Special #1 – 2024

Linger on the words, let the impact of the emotive writings tingle through the screen to your fingertips to your heart. Find hope, find encouragement, strength to stand. You are worth all the love and joy!

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She Stole My Stars...

She hovered, talons poised, with an easy skill and practiced eye,
always ready to peck the stars from out my sky...

#Poetry by #marykennelly at the #mockingowlroost
https://www.mockingowlroost.com/blog/she-stole-my-stars/

She Stole My Stars…

She stopped to pluck the tender notes from every melody and cawed discordant words into my each attempt at poetry

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One never knows what lies beneath the surface of a sweet smile, or kind eyes. Rainbows always come after the cruelest of storms and the softest cloud may contain “Sharp Edges” by #marykennelly. This poem can be found in the MockingOwl Roost blog.

https://www.mockingowlroost.com/blog/sharp-edges-poetry/
(Pictured are stones. The title and byline are in black print on a light grey background.)

Sharp Edges

I’m more stone inside than flesh now, a danger to myself and you. You do not see how I’ve grown fierce.

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We begin the New Year Holiday with lovely poetry. Please enjoy #WhatThen by #marykennelly #mockingowlroost #blog #poetry #poet #poetrycommunity #poetrylovers

https://www.mockingowlroost.com/blog/what-then-poetry/
(Pictured is a person standing behind a shield. The title and byline are on the background.)

What Then?

What if I accept that I am, as you say, too much? Too much of stomach and too much of sag…

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We close the evening with lovely poetry. Please enjoy #TheBrokenOnes by #MaryKennelly (Page 11) #mockingowlroost #triannualissue #overcoming #poetrycommunity #poetry #poet #poetrylovers

https://www.mockingowlroost.com/blog/overcoming-triannual/
(Pictured is a woman with a musical staff over her head. Above that the background is tan and the title and byline are in black print.)

Overcoming – Triannual Issue

May you find encouragement to face your own trials, commiserate in your own struggles, and generally just enjoy these works by the gifted authors and artists the world over.

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Poetry is a wonderful way to spend a Friday afternoon. Please enjoy #Kintsugi by #MaryKennelly (Page 73) #mockingowlroost #triannualissue #overcoming #poetry #poet #poetrycommunity #poetrylovers

https://www.mockingowlroost.com/blog/overcoming-triannual/
(Pictured is a handle with blood dripping down on a black background. The title and byline is in white print on the black background.)

Overcoming – Triannual Issue

May you find encouragement to face your own trials, commiserate in your own struggles, and generally just enjoy these works by the gifted authors and artists the world over.

The MockingOwl Roost