Dundalk poet set to release his third book
The launch will be in the Basement Gallery, Town Hall on Thursday November 7th
Local Dundalk poet Sean Brannigan is set to release his third book of poems.
Following the success of Oriel Observations (2002) and Oriel Observations 2 (2023) his third book Where Beauty Streams, features subject matter including local, national and international topics, love, conflicts, depression and humour.
The launch will be in the Basement Gallery, Town Hall on Thursday November 7th at 6.45 pm.
One of the poems from the book is featured below:
Fatima, Portugal
We pray behind our veils of ages
to images of fervent stone,
carving hopes, whispered wishes,
stumbling on our prodigal paths
imploring to return home.
We kneel upon the gracious ground
ancient anguish in the bone,
holding a blessed candle, beg,
prostrate beneath a starry sky
surrender at the Virgin's throne.
We kiss our hand hugged crucifix
through pain that we have won
on trails of tears. The Seers have seen
Our Mother's wounded crown, Her peace
now comforting this pilgrim son.