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Monday, February 16, 2026

Love, Life and Mother Nature by James C. Glassford - Book Tour - Book Blast - Giveaway - Enter Daily!

This post is part of a virtual book tour organized by Goddess Fish Promotions. James C. Glassford will be awarding a $10 Amazon OR Barnes and Noble Gift Card (Winner's Choice!!!) to a randomly drawn winner. Click on the tour banner to see the other stops on the tour.

There is a pleasure in the pathless woods,
There is a rapture in the lonely shore,
There is a society where none intrudes,
By the deep sea and music in its roar:
I love not man the less, but nature more.
– Lord Byron

These poems reflect the healing powers of nature both without and within. It can amaze you and comfort you, rejuvenate and rehabilitate you— if you let it.

Discover its powers—read on!

 

EXCERPT ONE:


Summer Sunrise

Sunrise in the mountains is a majestic and moving sight

It undresses the cloak of darkness and brings the world light To the east a rosy blush begins as earth embraces the dawn Curtains of night are lifted and its shadows soon withdrawn

Tendrils of light steal down the cavernous canyons tall Like fingers of liquid lava running down a volcano wall

Caressing the cliffs and painting a sheen on their snowy faces An artist’s hand and a pastel palette touching many places

Tree by tree tree the forest takes on a new found tinge The seas too are painted from their centre to their fringe

A kaleidoscope of colour as you watch the masterpiece unfold With subtle grace and beauty like an alluring dream untold

Rays of sunlight kiss the soft belly of the fluffy clouds Brushing them with chameleon colours endlessly endowed The world awakens in the sun’s tender soft-hued glow, Each ray a promise, a new day of heartfelt hope to sow.

From darkness to light, there is a magical transition A celestial ballet in a splendid and stately exhibition The wind seems to whisper softly dispelling all fears As a chorus of songbirds add their comforting cheers

The sun ascends faster now as purples turn to gold Bringing its welcoming warmth and dispelling the cold The sky is suddenly ablaze with the early morning light Finally vanquishing the demons of the daunting night

Enjoy Nature’s peace and grandeur as it percolates within Let your heart be touched and feel a solemn serenity begin Cast aside your worries, your troubles and your woes
As renewal begins and a blissful energy soon flows


AUTHOR BIO & LINK:


I am a retired physician who has been blessed with the opportunity to live in one of the most beautiful and awe-inspiring places on earth: Vancouver Island. Throughout my life I have remained intimately connected to nature. I consider it an alternate classroom and a timeless and thought-provoking teacher. It has taught me many enduring life lessons.

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Monday, January 12, 2026

Words to Think. Or to Sing. by Intensia - Book Tour - SIX Guest Posts - Giveaway - Enter Daily!


Words to Think. Or to Sing.
by Intensia


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GENRE:   Modern Poetry


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BOOK BLURB:


Have you ever wondered how your favorite songs really began?

Not with the words, not with the melody, but with a feeling.

Becoming a vision, becoming lines, becoming a complete piece of sonorous truth meant to be shared to unite people who resonate with it.

A mystical, fascinating process you can now be part of.

INTENSIA, a new heartfelt, poetic singer songwriter likely to belong with your favorite pop music companions, is turning the traditional release model upside down, inviting you to look into her soul and mind before anyone else.

Be among the first to witness this spark before her distinctive voice echoes through the world. This unique approach offers an unprecedented glimpse into evolving art, so you can feel and enjoy the essence of her songs before they are even complete.

Dive into this curated collection of lyric excerpts and emotional snapshots from pop songs in progress. Each piece stands on its own as a modern, poetic message, paired with brief reflections about the meaning or emotions behind the words.

It is more than something to read. It is a space to pause, reflect, and connect, with room for your thoughts and reflections too. Write what moves you, what you feel, what you dream. This book and its songs to be are meant to accompany you wherever you go.

For even more space to express yourself, the companion notebook PLACE TO THINK. OR TO WRITE. (ISBN 978-3-911445-02-3) is available as a dedicated space.

WORDS TO THINK. OR TO SING. out 26 June 2025 on Amazon. Paperback (ISBN 978-3-911445-00-9), eBook (ISBN 978-3-911445-01-6).

Join INTENSIA’s free Intense Inside Club at www.intensia.music and discover this special music developing experience as it unfolds, where connection begins as songs come to life.

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EXCERPT TWO:


V A N I S H


Those words are hiding in the rain
even vanishing, the memories remain
those words are hiding in the light
even vanishing, I hope you are all right


Don't you need someone to take you by the hand?
don't you need someone to help you understand?
don't you need someone to stay until the end?


LIGHT AND RAIN NEVER HAPPEN IN VAIN.

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GUEST POST #1:


Describe Your Book Cover and How It Came About


I wanted the cover to be clear about the topic of the book, yet memorable, dynamic and minimalistic. So I chose many colored, unsorted notes lying on a white background. They symbolize the different people who might resonate with it, as well as the various heartfelt themes and perspectives I love to explore in my writing. Each one feels like a spark, waiting to be shared and to resonate.

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GUEST POST #2:


Brain Food for Writers: Healthy Snacks to Ease Writer’s Block


My go-to snacks are quick, plant-based, and light. They support creativity and a calm belly, which is also essential for singing and for a clear mind in general. I love almonds, pistachios, and hazelnuts for their healthy fats and magnesium. Red lentil waffles are gentle on digestion and full of plant protein. Linseed, sesame, and wheat protein crackers offer omega-3s and fiber, helping regulate mood and energy. Carrots, blueberries, and melon hydrate and refresh with natural sweetness. Dates and hemp protein raw bars provide quick energy and stabilize the nervous system. I try to always stay hydrated, drinking still water only or unsweetened, histamine-free herbal teas, and getting some fresh air every hour, sometimes even considering a few breaths of pure oxygen for vitality or focus.

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GUEST POST #3:


Putting Yourself on a Page: What It Feels Like to Share Your Most Personal Words


That is a beautiful paradox. As a writer, especially as a songwriter and singer, you connect by expressing the deepest emotions and heartfelt thoughts. They are shaped through your personal lens and your most intimate instrument, the voice. You have to truly and fully expose your soul if you aim for genuine connection. It is often a little scary. But always worth it.

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GUEST POST #4:


What’s in a Title: How to Create an Intriguing and Eye-Catching Book Title


The most effective advice I can offer, as an award-winning author, award-winning vocal coach, and officially recognized vocational teacher supporting aspiring professional singers and songwriters in Germany, is this: Do not worry, think more like a songwriter! Songwriters are, to me, the most underrated writers. They have little time and not much space to make their point. Sometimes even a single word won’t fit the tune. So if you were about to write a compact, emotional, and intriguing line for a song, what would you do? Keep virtuosity and ego low. At the end of the day, we are advocates of feelings, serving art to inspire others. A cryptic metaphor is not helpful if no one understands it. Resonance happens through similarity and an open heart.

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GUEST POST #5:


My Favorite Motivational Phrase


Whenever I am about to craft something or follow a creative impulse, I ask myself if it is truly worth interrupting the silence. In a world full of noise, where energy management and balance matter more than ever, this question shifts the focus from “Can I create?” to “Why would I share this? Do I really believe it has value, and why?“ From there, the vision and mission become clearer.

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GUEST POST #6:


Five Reasons You Should Read My Book


1.)  Words to Think. Or to Sing. might be the first award-winning publication with no hangover guarantee, because it does not end with the last page but marks the beginning of a shared, cinematic, creative, sonorous journey where the words come to life in real tracks.

2.)  It offers space for your reflections and sketches too.

3.)  If you love heartfelt, evocative pop music that feels like after a meaningful conversation with a good friend, this is exactly what you are going to get.

4.)  When the songs are released, one at a time, you will already know part of the lyrics, a huge advantage for singing along!

5.)  It reads like modern poetry, but it is actually poetic pop lyrics in progress, also a unique and unprecedented, budget-friendly gift idea. You can add a thoughtful touch to your present and extend it with the accompanying big blank notebook Place to Think. Or to Write., which is available separately on Amazon.


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AUTHOR BIO & LINKS:



From Munich’s vibrant core, Intensia is sparking a poetic, tuneful movement with a unique glimpse into her evolving pop songs-to-be book, “WORDS TO THINK. OR TO SING.”. It combines lyric snippets with heartfelt reflections, inviting readers to discover her art in progress in a new and unexpected way.

INTENSIA’s story began in childhood with a simple radio cassette recorder, a portal to a mesmerizing world where her voice became a powerful way to explore emotions and transform them into melodies.

Her lyrics delve into self-reflection, personal growth, relationships, and empowerment. Themes that reflect the vision of her boutique flagship label, Intensia Music International, which is also dedicated to inspiring others to explore their creative side.

With a high art, down-to-earth attitude, INTENSIA stands for emotional pop tunes that feel like after a meaningful conversation with a good friend. Step into her world at www.intensia.music and you will find a new sonorous companion for life.

Artist Website:

Publisher Website/Music Label:

Author Amazon Page:

Goodreads:

Find reflections, impulses, and progress on the lyric excerpts from the book as they turn into cinematic, emotional pop songs to stream and experience:

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AMAZON BUY LINKS:


Amazon US:

Amazon CA:

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GIVEAWAY:


Intensia will be awarding a $10 Amazon Gift Card to a randomly drawn winner during the tour.






Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Words to Think. Or to Sing. by Intensia - Book Tour - Blurb Blitz - Giveaway - Enter Daily!



Words to Think. Or to Sing.
Intensia

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GENRE:   Modern Poetry

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BOOK BLURB:

Have you ever wondered how your favorite songs really began?

Not with the words, not with the melody, but with a feeling.

Becoming a vision, becoming lines, becoming a complete piece of sonorous truth meant to be shared to unite people who resonate with it.

A mystical, fascinating process you can now be part of.

INTENSIA, a new heartfelt, poetic singer songwriter likely to belong with your favorite pop music companions, is turning the traditional release model upside down, inviting you to look into her soul and mind before anyone else.

Be among the first to witness this spark before her distinctive voice echoes through the world. This unique approach offers an unprecedented glimpse into evolving art, so you can feel and enjoy the essence of her songs before they are even complete.

Dive into this curated collection of lyric excerpts and emotional snapshots from pop songs in progress. Each piece stands on its own as a modern, poetic message, paired with brief reflections about the meaning or emotions behind the words.

It is more than something to read. It is a space to pause, reflect, and connect, with room for your thoughts and reflections too. Write what moves you, what you feel, what you dream. This book and its songs to be are meant to accompany you wherever you go.

For even more space to express yourself, the companion notebook PLACE TO THINK. OR TO WRITE. (ISBN 978-3-911445-02-3) is available as a dedicated space.

WORDS TO THINK. OR TO SING. out 26 June 2025 on Amazon. Paperback (ISBN 978-3-911445-00-9), eBook (ISBN 978-3-911445-01-6).

Join INTENSIA’s free Intense Inside Club at www.intensia.music and discover this special music developing experience as it unfolds, where connection begins as songs come to life.

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EXCERPT ONE:



S T A I R C A S E



I saw red while you held my hand

on that hill in a castle of sand

being nice, coming out of the blue

you were losing me, undeniably true

I was just another trophy for your shelf

overloaded by the further rusty twelve




Dissociating from this charming place

you are a mess inside, I know it’s the case

this romance had better leave no trace

but at sunset we sat here on the staircase




THE HIGHER THE STAIRCASE, THE CLEARER THE VIEW.

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AUTHOR BIO & LINKS:


From Munich’s vibrant core, Intensia is sparking a poetic, tuneful movement with a unique glimpse into her evolving pop songs-to-be book, “WORDS TO THINK. OR TO SING.”. It combines lyric snippets with heartfelt reflections, inviting readers to discover her art in progress in a new and unexpected way.

INTENSIA’s story began in childhood with a simple radio cassette recorder, a portal to a mesmerizing world where her voice became a powerful way to explore emotions and transform them into melodies.

Her lyrics delve into self-reflection, personal growth, relationships, and empowerment. Themes that reflect the vision of her boutique flagship label, Intensia Music International, which is also dedicated to inspiring others to explore their creative side.

With a high art, down-to-earth attitude, INTENSIA stands for emotional pop tunes that feel like after a meaningful conversation with a good friend. Step into her world at www.intensia.music and you will find a new sonorous companion for life.

Artist Website:

Publisher Website/Music Label:

Author Amazon Page:

Goodreads:

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AMAZON BUY LINKS:

Amazon US:

Amazon CA:

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GIVEAWAY:

Intensia will be awarding a $20 Amazon Gift Card to a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter at the end of the tour.



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Monday, May 5, 2025

Love Letters to Me, Myself and Him by Rayan Khamis - Book Tour - Book Blast - Giveaway - Enter Daily!

This post is part of a virtual book tour organized by Goddess Fish Promotions. Rayan Khamis will be awarding a $10 Amazon OR Barnes and Noble Gift Card (Winner's Choice!!!) to a randomly drawn winner. Click on the tour banner to see the other stops on the tour.

"No two souls meet by accident"

Have you ever felt like you've missed someone you've never met? Like your soul is yearning to meet another soul that fate has destined for you to meet? As I tackle the challenges of everyday life I come to realization that there's a higher power guiding me to my soulmate. These love letters have become my anchor and devotion towards my soulmate though we've never locked eyes. Come on a journey of self- discovery, self- reflection, faith, destiny and hope. Unwind to my truth of what love, guidance and faithfulness means to me.

EXCERPT THREE:


Dear Rayan

You're going to inspire so many people soon. You will be surprised when you find out how many people want to hear you talk. You’re an artist in so many ways. You’ll be remembered by the things you left behind. You’re going to do so many wonderful things, my love. First and foremost, don’t ever be afraid of crying. No matter where you are, if you need to cry a river, do so. If you don’t like crying alone, make sure you have a trusted friend by your side for comfort; and say, for example, you’re at dinner and something you saw or heard triggers you, go to a quiet area and let it rain. Don’t mix up fear with crying because then you’ll always be afraid. Crying can be therapeutic as well, especially if it’s tears held back from a young age. I have a lot of love for a lot of people and things. I had to grow up and, unfortunately, realize that not everything you love loves you back. I have love for the risk-takers and the hopeless romantic. Sacrifice and love is so beautiful.

AUTHOR BIO & LINKS:


Rayan, a talented 27-year-old author, hails from Sudan, North Africa. She moved to Canada at the tender age of four, where she has cultivated a unique voice in the literary world. Though she discovered her passion for writing later in life, it was in 2019 that she first picked up a pen to craft love letters, a genre that has since become her signature.

Known for her wit and quiet demeanor around most people, Rayan's true personality shines brightly when she is among her loved ones, where her loud and vibrant nature comes to life. Her writing reflects this duality, blending sharp humour with heartfelt emotion to create deeply resonant works that captivate her readers.

Rayan's journey from Sudan to Canada and her experiences growing up between two cultures provide a rich backdrop for her writing, infusing her love letters with a depth and authenticity that set her apart in the literary scene. As she continues to write and share her stories, Rayan remains a dynamic and compelling voice, one that speaks to the complexities of love, identity, and connection.

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Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Night of the Hawk by Lauren Martin - Book Tour - Guest Post - Giveaway - Enter Daily!



Night of the Hawk
by Lauren Martin


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GENRE:   Poetry


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BOOK BLURB:


Ifá. Nature. Illness. Love. Loss. Misogyny. Aging. Africa. Our wounded planet. In this sweeping yet intensely personal collection, Lauren Martin tells the untold stories of the marginalized, the abused, the ill, the disabled—the different. Inspired by her life’s experiences, including the isolation she has suffered as a result both of living with chronic illness and having devoted herself to a religion outside the mainstream, these poems explore with raw vulnerability and unflinching honesty what it is to live apart—even as one yearns for connection.

But Night of the Hawk is no lament; it is powerful, reverential, sometimes humorous, often defiant—“Oh heat me and fill me / I rise above lines”—and full of wisdom. Visceral and stirring, the poems in this collection touch on vastly disparate subjects but are ultimately unified in a singular quest: to inspire those who read them toward kindness, compassion, and questioning.

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EXCERPT ONE:


A SEA OF KISSES

One kiss to

Make me stay

Two to

Start the day

Three and

I’m on my way.

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GUEST POST:



My Favorite Songs for the Writing of Night of the Hawk


I love music and I often use it to calm my mind a focus me when I’m writing. I know some people work best with no sound. That’s true for me sometimes if I’m in (endless) editing mode but when I’m trying to just get my thoughts to flow, music is my key. My favorite songs for the writing of this collection would be 1) of course Heroes by David Bowie 2) Zombie by Fela Kuti 3) Hummingbird by Low Roar 4) VCR by The XX 5) GTFO by Mariah Carey 6) Sabi by Mohbad 7) This Woman’s Work by Kate Bush 8) Holocene by Bon Iver 😭😭😭 9) Woman by Mumford and Sons 10) When We’re Dancing Close and Slow by Prince 11) Song to the Siren by This Mortal Coil 12) Many Things by Zinoleesky 13) Things Are Changin’ (Live) by Gary Clark Jr 14) Know You by Simi 15) Follow Me by Petit Bisquit 16) Everything by Victony 17) Ojuelegba by Wizkid 18) Tilted by Christine and the Queens 19) Everyday People by Arrested Development.

And if I get stuck, I put on Out of Africa and am reminded of the author Karen Blixen and how she changed and learned and found her voice.

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AUTHOR BIO:



Lauren Martin is a psychotherapist, poet, and a devoted Ìyânífá. Born in Boston and spending many years in New York and Paris, she currently lives in Oakland, California. Lauren studied psychology, photography and poetry at Sarah Lawrence College. She spent years writing without submitting her work due to a long shamanic journey, which led her to both Ifá, and to the writing of several books (including this collection of poems.) The upcoming publication of Night of the Hawk (SheWrites Press, 2024), reflects a deeply personal experience of illness, isolation and true shamanism.

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CONNECT WITH LAUREN:


Lauren and Franky, her adorable and beloved rescue dog

Website:

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GIVEAWAY:


Lauren will be awarding a $10 Amazon OR Barnes and Noble Gift Card (Winner's Choice!!!) to a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.





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Thursday, January 16, 2025

Under the Oak (Book One) & The Costume Box (Book Two) Poems by Peter Hynes - Book Tour - Exclusive Excerpt - Giveaway - Enter Daily!



Under the Oak
(Book One)
&
The Costume Box
(Book Two)
Poems by Peter Hynes


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GENRE:   Poetry


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BOOK BLURB:


This is the second edition of poetry written by Peter Hynes, after Under the Oak. I hope you enjoy reading these poems, and perhaps I can make you think about things you might not ordinarily think about.

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EXCLUSIVE EXCERPT:



From The Costume Box (Book Two):



holy fools


you brandish your Bible,
your Torah, your Koran
and nearly every other holy book
that men cling to as you do,
as if you believe it is a weapon
with which you can stave off
the chaos you’re contributing to
when you’re not here
praying for the rapture
to come and take you away
or invoking your god to war,
prepared to be a sacrifice
in the holiest of causes,
little suspecting
there’s a lot of us heathens
praying your god takes you soon,
so we can live or die in peace,
free to choose without some holy fool
forever telling us what to do

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AUTHOR BIO:



Peter Hynes is a Canadian. He began writing poetry many years ago, in high school. His poetry has been published in various anthologies and elsewhere since. This is his first book of poems. He was born in southwestern Ontario. He still lives in the province with his wife and their small menagerie.

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CONNECT WITH PETER:


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GIVEAWAY:


Peter will be awarding a $15 Amazon OR Barnes and Noble Gift Card (Winner's Choice!!!) to a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.



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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Poetry From My Heart: The Journey Continues by Paul Guerin - Book Tour - Book Blast - Giveaway - Enter Daily!


This post is part of a virtual book tour organized by Goddess Fish Promotions. Paul Guerin will be awarding a $10 Amazon OR Barnes and Noble Gift Card (Winner's Choice!!!) to a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour. Click on the tour banner to see the other stops on the tour.

"Poetry: writing that formulates a concentrated imaginative awareness of experience in language chosen and arranged to create a specific emotional response through meaning, sound, and rhythm."

"Poetry: a literary work in which special intensity is given to the expression of feelings and ideas by the use of distinctive style and rhythm."

Poetry means different things to different people. For me, it is all about feelings. If it captures the emotions of the reader, a poem will resonate and fill the soul. It can mean everything to one person and not much at all to another. The mood of the reader, and no one else, determines the outcome.

For example, love poems are wonderful when you are in love, and their passion is amazing. If you are facing adversity, however, love poems likely will just annoy you.

In this second book, Poetry from my Heart: The Journey Continues, I have again divided the poems into categories which will fit your mood no matter what you are experiencing at the time you choose to explore them. There should be something for everyone, whether you are in love, out of love, hurt, lonely, angry, abandoned, or facing other challenges in your life.

Poetry has a healing power that nurtures the soul and quietens the mind and so I hope that whatever your situation is in life, you have found something here that helped you safely on your own journey.
Read an Excerpt:


The green hills of Ireland

The green hills of Ireland are calling to me
I hear their soft whisper wherever I roam
No matter whether on land or on sea
The green hills of Ireland keep calling me home

I lived in old Ireland as a young lad you see
And I left my heart there on some mossy hillside
Now I yearn to go back to set my heart free
And awaken a dream I can no longer hide

For I love your high mountains and windy seashore
Your hills and your streams rolling down to the sea
And I long to go home to my lost land of yore
And return to the Irish that’s deep within me

Now sheep in the pastures are calling to me
From the craggy rock walls that keep them inside
While the streams that run down from the mountains so free
Speak sparkling with hope and a joy they can’t hide

I long for the ocean on the Wild Atlantic Way
And the crazy coast road that winds in and out
And the sea breeze that whispers I hope you will stay
And the people all happily wandering about

I remember the old priory standing in ruins
Near Castletownroche with its bridge and its mill
I recall all the pubs with their loud Irish tunes
And my mind wanders back where my soul lingers still

I miss all the people so friendly and kind
With their musical language and soft Irish smiles
How they welcomed me home with a grace so refined
That I felt their great love from thousands of miles

The green hills of Ireland keep calling to me
Come home now we’re waiting to see you once more
For you know in your heart it’s the place you must be
So return again Irish to your green land of yore

About the Author:
Paul Guerin is an Irishman. He was born in September 1946 in Castletownroche, a small townland village in County Cork, Eire.

It was there in Castletownroche that his romantic imagination was sparked as he came to love and appreciate the magic of his surroundings. Those early experiences were the genesis of his poetry that emerged in later life.

As a young adult, Paul lived in London, England, where he became a chartered accountant.

At age 25, restless for adventure, Paul moved to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, where he still resides today.

Paul is happily married and is a proud father and grandfather.

Paul writes poetry as the inspiration comes to him. As long as his mind, body and soul are willing companions and his spark of inspiration remains alive, he will continue to write.

This book is Paul's second publication in his Willing Heart series. His first book was published in the Spring of 2022 and is called Poetry from My Heart: A Journey through Feelings. The book reached #1 on Amazon’s Kindle chart in British Poetry and #2 in Poetry Anthologies November 2023.

For more information visit http://www.paulguerinpoems.com
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60876796-poetry-from-my-heart
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paulguerinpoems

Amazon Buy Link: https://www.amazon.com/Poetry-My-Heart-Journey-Feelings-ebook/dp/B09XFFQ5GW


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