The lake here is always green,but what is it to thetwo swans drifting through it? It fades to dark tones of moss and jade,and then, the sun beginsto walk through the quiet garden. I’ve risen early,already writing in my mindonce I’ve performed my Subuh prayer. Lurking outside,a cat’s eyes emberthrough the dark. At times,the hum of a small planeunmusical in the … [Read more...] about At The Writing Retreat, By: Amy Abdullah Barry
Amy Abdullah Barry
About Amy Abdullah Barry
Amy Abdullah Barry is published widely, including Cyphers, Southword, Paris Lit Up, Sunday Tribune, Live Encounters, Galway Review, A New Ulster and elsewhere. Featured in Breaking Ground Ireland. Her poems have been translated into many languages. Chosen for the Poetry Ireland Introduction Series 2022. A travel lover, she previously worked in the media, hotel and energy industry. Amy has been awarded literature bursaries from the Arts Council and Words Ireland. She is a professional member of The Irish Writers Centre and, an Honorary member of the Pablo Neruda Association, Italy. Amy is the founder of Global Writers. She regularly organizes poetry & music events in her hometown, Athlone. She has performed her work in Ireland and internationally. ‘Flirting with Tigers’ is her debut collection of poems published by Dedalus Press in April 2023.
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