The Rain Barrel
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The Rain Barrel

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The Rain Barrel

About this book

Enchanting verses that capture the essence of Irish life and nature.

Frank Ormsby's The Rain Barrel invites readers to see the world with fresh eyes, finding beauty in the mundane and wonder in the everyday. A local fire-god with a tongue of flowers, Ormsby masterfully blends folklore with reflections on art and life. His poems explore themes of nature, memory, and loss, resonating with those who appreciate lyrical verse and the unsentimental elegy.

This collection ties together these themes, meditating on objects and symbols, and reflecting on our roles in life. Perfect for poetry enthusiasts and those seeking a connection to Irish culture, The Rain Barrel offers a poignant journey through the landscapes of the heart and home.

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Publisher
Wake Forest University Press
Year
2020
Topic
Literature
eBook ISBN
9781943666348
Subtopic
European Poetry
Index
Literature

Table of contents

  1. Start
  2. UNTROUBLED
  3. THE BLACK KETTLE
  4. THE BEEKEEPER
  5. FUCHSIA
  6. THE WILD DOG ROSE
  7. FOXGLOVES
  8. THE BUTTERFLY HOUSE
  9. ROMAN LAUREL
  10. COWS (1)
  11. COWS (2)
  12. COWS (3)
  13. AT THE ELVIS CONVENTION
  14. THE SOUND OF TRAINS
  15. SEASIDE
  16. THE DISAPPEARED
  17. TODAY THERE HAS BEEN INFORMATION
  18. DAWN CHORUS, WITH PAINTING BY JOAN MIRÓ
  19. TOWARDS AN ELEGY
  20. SMALL THINGS
  21. SMALL WORLD (4)
  22. FROM A BELFAST JOURNAL
  23. SAYING GOODBYE TO THE FAMILY
  24. WHITE-THROATED SPARROWS
  25. THE LOVE POEM
  26. CONVALESCENE
  27. THE BOOKMARK
  28. SECONDHAND
  29. NITS
  30. PRELIMINARIES
  31. EVENING ON THE FARM: EARLY WINTER
  32. POEM BEGINNING AND ENDING WITH A DRUNKEN POET
  33. THE POETS
  34. THE LAUNCH
  35. WITH SEAMUS HEANEY IN MIND
  36. STARLINGS
  37. THE KINGFISHER
  38. AUTUMNAL
  39. THE LAST LEAF IN THE GARDEN
  40. FUMS AND PORRINGERS
  41. THE URBAN FOX
  42. SCARECROW
  43. THE SUITCASE
  44. AT A RAILWAY STATION, CALCUTTA
  45. WINTER LANDSCAPE WITH SEARCHERS
  46. HE WAS THE EIGHTH TO GO MISSING
  47. BILLY ROBINSON’S KAWASAKI
  48. ABANDONED GARDENS
  49. SOME FARMYARD BUCKETS
  50. THE HATCHET
  51. CUSTODIANS
  52. THERE WILL BE A KNOCK
  53. WAKE IN PROGRESS
  54. SLEEPING AND FORGETTING
  55. THE BOMB
  56. THE SECURITY MAN
  57. CHAGALL’S GOATS
  58. ARISTOTLE REACHES FERMANAGH
  59. ROSARY
  60. RAINS
  61. PULSE
  62. THE RAIN BARREL
  63. WHEN SHE DIED, THINKING OF HIM
  64. NO CLOSURE
  65. RAIN FLOWERS
  66. GRACE BEFORE MEALS
  67. THE DOGS
  68. BEYOND THE WALLS
  69. THE GREY SQUIRREL
  70. SHARING BEDS
  71. THE PARENTS WAIT
  72. PARENTS
  73. LESSONS
  74. VISITORS, 4 A.M.
  75. THE ROUNDABOUT
  76. ALL HE REMEMBERED
  77. OUR WOODS WERE FRIENDLY
  78. THE TWO TREES
  79. THAW
  80. RUNNING WATER
  81. AFTER FERNANDO PESSOA
  82. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
  83. NOTES

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