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    Embroidery of the Eternal
    Embroidery of the Eternal
    Embroidery of the Eternal
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    Embroidery of the Eternal

    By Colm Gillis

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    Embroidery of the Eternal is Irish-born Colm Gillis' first published book of poetry. Written over the course of a year, the collection contains 49 poems. Themes such as the interplay of the permanent and temporal, Divine love, self-improvement, hope, unique experience, regret, and memory, to name but a few, are explored. Many poems have a romantic air or are meditative. Worthy reading for those who enjoy contemplative verse.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherColm Gillis
    Release dateSep 17, 2016
    ISBN9781370126873
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