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Poetry Day IrelandThursday 2 May 2019
Truth or Dare?
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Dare poems

Seven poems by writers who dare to see the world differently. 

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On Her Partial Blindness

A poem by Nuala Watt that captures the bravery required to be partially sighted in a seeing world.

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Origami Doll

The title poem from a forthcoming collection of Shirley McClure's work.

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The Lion Tamer Dreams of Office Work

Maurice Devitt's unexpected twist on a daring career choice.

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Recovery

Lifeboat woman Eleanor Hooker's elegy reminds us of the tragic side of life onboard.

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Fist at Full Mast

Seanín Hughes summons inner strength in a time of grief.

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The Full Indian Rope Trick

Colette Bryce attempts the ultimate daring feat.

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Mexico City Tracks

Stephanie Conn's poem stares in the face of tragedy in Mexico City.

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From The Love Song of J Alfred Prufrock

An excerpt from T.S. Eliot's ultimate dare poem.

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