My Writing
Here you will find a mix of my poetry and my short stories
Snow Falls In Havana
The Bamboo beads parted, and the evening sun flooded in behind him, blinding those that looked on. When the beads…
The Animal Classes
Suki and I sat on the bank, staring at the swans. She shifted stances, her head tilting, ears pricking to…
Waiting At The Gates
Standing still – occasional pace Peoples passing glances Momentary eye contact Running potential conversations Planning handshakes or hugs Where…
Remembering Yourself
Carve your name, In soft fruits. Where it will wither. Where it will die. Carve you name, In tall…
Desire Paths
I followed the path Like all the rest A universal rule Dared not thread – on the blades Out…
Night Reading
When the sun set The darkness came Wrapping arms around me Suddenly, there was a light illuminated the words…
Jagged Little Page
Jagged torn page from a book Never to be whole again Pressed it to my chest, in pain As if…
Shaking To The Core
Two plates unbalanced Grinding, growing, straining Until Tectonic Failure Emotional fracking Exposing our faults Series of tremors Until a strike-slip…
Among The Guarani
I set off in my boat Down upon the river Deep calming waters of the feathered crown In passing now…
Bury Me In The Burren
Bury me in the burren Deep within the bed On Limestone pillows Where I’ll rest my head Build a…
Me & The Borstal Boy
THE GRAND CANAL MIDDAY – SUNNY Enter SEAMUS walking along the canal, at pace. We are following from behind;…
The Radiogram
The boxes were starting to block the hall, piling high. Each with a scribble on the side; books, ornaments, kitchenware,…
The Waiting Room
“Take a seat, he will see you shortly” She shuffled into the small familiar room. Taking a seat opposite the…
Operation Solar
The blizzard was at its height as Julie made her way across the frozen lake. Flags flew high in the…
I Love You Dad
Jake was standing in the aisle staring at a shelf, with lots of toys on it. He really liked cars…
Going All In
DISCLAIMER; Written to explore a genre but does contain Sexual references. ——————————————————————————————————- Jane took her coffee from the counter, searching…
August 24th
The day we lost Pompeii to vesuvius – a culture wiped from the earth While Charlotte Bronte penned …
The Gardener
New year begins So look deep within Pull those terrible thoughts The weeds in your mind Walk your…
All For You
I walked the path to the end When I got there came back through the grass Leaving…
On Cobbled Stones
O Dublin, you fair city Cobbled streets, bounce beneath our feet Carrying old souls and young dreamers Arthur Guinness, your…
Eternal Gardens
The flowers still bloom Where they were planted – years before Her green thumbprint all over Garden of Eden in…
The Limits
My heart is my limit I can’t control who’s in it My mind is my limit When Terrible thoughts…
The Struggle
He is Son, Brother, Husband. He is Selfish, Lazy, Hopeless. He is Unequal, Unworthy. He is Complicit in the silence.…
Rivers Between Us
You run along rivers I flow in unison with. Seeing you there, Searching for bridges. Stopped on overrun riverbank.…
Empty Streets
I want to stand in busy streets. Where unfamiliar faces meet. Feel the rush, as they pass. In their hurry,…
The Captains Wife
A Reply to ‘O Captain, My Captain’ by Walt Whitman My love, My love – On dangerous sea. Do…
The Butterfly
I remember the day you left We walked in the park Sat on the bench – overlooking a pond You…
Drops Of Red
They watch me – You know Beady eyes – follow shallow steps I creep tipped toe, holding tongue Fearing verbal…
Spring Morning Walk
Yesterday’s leaves have fallen, Concealing grounds below Bare and barron trees Changing scenery we know We walk in Cold,…
A Bad Deal
It was a cool crisp evening, as Henry turned onto lower Montgomery Street. He was heading for a new joint…
Under Covers
Wrapped in duvets Beneath it all – Darkness Until the days, the nights Resume their natural order Like the…
Oisin Kelly Writes 