JGHeraghty | Poetry

Hey guys! Merry Christmas to you all, and I really hope ye all had a great one! I still can't believe 2014 is almost over.. But I won't start ranting on about it again, don't worry. Instead, I just wanted to catch up on a few things I've fallen back on over the past few months. Between the blog, my personal writing, and the life that I keep subtly bringing into context with my blog posts. Firstly, "Metaphoric Ends" was a complete hit, Katherine loved it.. which made me very happy, I might add. :) We generally grow to love the people we can't. But despite the inconvenience, we still love them. Katherine is one of those people.. ♥ Also... I had completely forgotten about this, and I cannot believe I did! Back in November, the President of Ireland, Michael D, Higgins, came to my national school to celebrate a centenary... Considering he too is a poet, as a gift, the organisers put together a collage of poems written by locals. Two of my personal poems

Okay, happy December guys! Wow, I know I keep saying it, but 2014 has gone by way too fast! I mean, here I am, living my final month as a child... before I have to enter the big bad world and face adult responsibilities! .... Enough of that! This post is one I've been looking forward to. I'm not certain why though.. I've attempted to post it each month up until now, but every time it just didn't feel like the appropriate time. Now though, I'm pretty sure it's perfect timing. Before I leave this year, making my New Year's resolutions and entering into a new, better era, I want to make this poem public. It's the one that shows my readers that I was one of those people who did face horrible life situations, with people so stuck up in their own selves to show even the slightest bit of consideration for others, and I overcame them. This poem is based upon the confidence I gained when I realised we are all equal in this world. They don't need me, I d