Poems from Ian Mccleary

Poetry is important to my life because it gives me a way of saying things I never imagined were in me. My poems deal with all kinds of subjects, my attitude on today's culture, art, corporations, nature, etc. But these aren't the only things that I write about in my poetry. I don't have a favorite poet, but probably Michael McClure is the poet I have learned the most from, from his readings on YouTube.
One of the beautiful things about nature, is that nothing feels as if it were looking down on me, passing judgement. It stands with me by...
Do I take a part in the nations affairs or let it drop on Atlases feet? The television always makes it seem that those who refuse to act...
Despite some of the formalities of the Catholic mass at St Michaels, my experience did not feel in vain. Some were disappointed that they...
The meaning I attach to the Queen mother's passing, happening only a few days after the day of our wedding is significant. It says to me...
A mass was said for us in Ireland, by request of my grandmother's sister, or my mom's aunt Nora. Wishing our marriage many blessings of...

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