Mel McMahon

Poet

Mel McMahon Poetry showcases powerful Irish poetry collections, blending evocative war poems and rich history poems. Explore a unique voice capturing Ireland’s past and present through verse. A must-visit for lovers of poetry and storytelling.

'Sick Leave' from 'Beneath Our Feet'.

Sick Leave I Arriving home to a quiet house, To clean clothes and decent food. Each night, scorched awake from sleep By bonfires in the...

Mar 241 min read

'EXITS' from 'Beneath Our Feet'.

Exits We are here until we learn how To order the chaos of our inner mess. Some will find poetry Some will find paint. Some will exit...

Mar 241 min read

'Sunday' from 'Out of Breath'.

Sunday for Brian Henratty Once, as I approached the age of twelve, I was handed the weekly envelope to be given up at Mass. Now, don't be...

Mar 241 min read

'Prince Caspian' from 'Out of Breath'.

Prince Caspian For Anne-Marie Poynor And there were Saturday nights spent by the fire, watching episodes of Starsky and Hutch or Match of...

Mar 241 min read