Poetry Reading.. I Read And They Clapped

What a thrill it was to be invited to a Poetry Reading while here in Killarney. Eileen and her friend John W. Sexton picked me up at Murphy’s this morning and we headed over to hear Noel King, Irish Publisher, Editor and Poet read from his two books. It was a casual venue at the Killorglin Library. You can read more about Noel at www.salmonpoetry.com

 

Eileen told me yesterday to bring a poem or two of mine as there would most likely be an “Open Mic” session after the program. There was an audience of about 22 people there. After Noel finished his reading, there were several others who had brought a poem to read. 
 

One of them was Louis Mulcahy, from Dingle. Louis read two poems, one in Gaelic and the other in English. Louis is not only a Poet but a Potter as well. Have a look at his website, www.louismulcahy.com where you can read his story and see pictures of his art. He is quite something.

 

Eileen read a poem and so did John W. along with maybe eight others. It was so nice to be in a room filled with such wonderful Irish poets.

I read my poem called “Who Are You Now?” and they clapped.
Happy in Killarney.

Noel King, Eileen Sheehan, John W. Sexton and Meself..