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My husband and I recently had the immense pleasure and real privilege of seeing Stephen Murphy, often referred to as Ireland’s people’s poet, live in our local Library. In an intimate setting of about 30 people, he shared his unique poetic style, insights and warm nature through his beautiful poetry, and he did this from the bottom of his heart.
You can find some of his work shared on Youtube including “Was it for this?” A poignant account of Ireland post Celtic tiger.
A lot of the poems he shared came from his new book, “From the Sea Hound” in which he does not hold back in sharing his strongly held beliefs. I was not disappointed that I bought his book, should you decide to buy it, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed either.
Let me know what you think of … “Before you push the chair.” You might need to listen to it a few times because his style is somewhat similar to a spoken rap and therein lies a lot of deep thought.
I think people are afraid of feelings; their own feelings scare them or dare they have to deal with the messy feelings of others so I like “…As if for simply feeling is a failing of the self.”
I hope you get to experience similar interesting events at your local library.
Le grà,
Mindfully Marie xx
Ps. thanks to all who kindly messaged me to let me know the link to Youtube was not working, it was much appreciated!
April 24, 2019 at 11:25 am
You are so right Marie, I’d forgot that I’ve been to art exhibitions, talks on independent publishing and all sorts of interesting topics at our local libraries. They offer a real sense of community.
The link to my post works fine but I can’t hear his poem?
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April 24, 2019 at 6:05 pm
I wish our nearest library did more events for adults. They do tons for kids and teens, but not much fun stuff for adults.
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April 24, 2019 at 6:48 pm
If you approach them they will be delighted with any suggestions as they are always open to new ideas or topics that interest members.
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April 24, 2019 at 10:58 pm
Talk to them, I find they are often looking for ideas and stimulation …
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April 24, 2019 at 6:47 pm
You can find it on Youtube Kate. I hope you enjoy it.
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April 24, 2019 at 11:01 pm
thanks!
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April 24, 2019 at 2:09 pm
Interesting Marie. I’ll check him out.
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April 24, 2019 at 4:58 pm
Oh wow, what a brilliant experience!
Sadly, I couldn’t get the audio clip to work though. Nothing happens when clicking play. I do agree though, some people can be reluctant to feel or express or decipher their emotions and thoughts, whereas others, myself included, get quite good with analysing their feelings and want to experience the array of feelings we can have (part of what makes us humans so incredible). xx
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April 26, 2019 at 10:14 pm
Great response Caz, feelings, thoughts, emotions are a minefield for some people and I’m glad you enjoy figuring out the array of emotions we experience. Xx
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April 24, 2019 at 6:49 pm
Caz, I’m disappointed to hear that, I will try and reload it but in the meantime you will find it under Youtube Stephen Murphy Poet, Before you push the chair. XX
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April 24, 2019 at 7:38 pm
Just found this one here, thank you! In case others want to listen (long version in a pub so a bit extra chat before he starts) https://speakola.com/ideas/stephen-murphy-before-you-push-the-chair-2018
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April 26, 2019 at 10:09 pm
Thank you Caz, that I think was recorded live in Co.Kerry.
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April 24, 2019 at 7:38 pm
I can’t get it to play! Must be an Irish conspiracy! HA! But I believe you. Sounds like a wonderful day at the library!
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April 26, 2019 at 10:08 pm
Thanks Kim, sorry about that…you can find Stephen Murphy, Poet on Youtube.
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April 25, 2019 at 7:42 pm
wow! very interesting…
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April 26, 2019 at 10:05 pm
Glad you found it so! He is excellent.
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April 26, 2019 at 11:53 pm
I love the library – hate to think where we would be without them!
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April 27, 2019 at 9:02 pm
Thanks da-AL, I think they are campaigning in some parts of England at present to save libraries from closure. Thankfully in Ireland there seems to have been reinvestment into libraries. I have always felt at home in libraries! Le gra, Marie
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