In Other Words: On Life,Love and Laughter

By Maggie O'Brien

She says, When I grow up I want to be a Jester. I make no apologies for my love of wit and rhyme; theyre the tools of the Jesters lost art. I want to express passion and explore universal themes in such a way as to reach those who dont like poetry. I hope my work will be enjoyed by those who feel excluded by the High Art reputation of poetry. If I can bring them food for thought, laughter and maybe even some solace, itd be great.

My verse comes from who knows where?. Its dictated to me in the very early morning and in a half- sleep half- waking state I scribble it down. Since I hear it before I see it written, I guess its best read aloud.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris UK
• Release date: Oct 17, 2012
• ISBN: 9781479705801

Maggie O'Brien

Maggie O'Brien was born in Bristol, UK of an English mother and Irish father. She lives and writes in Ireland. With an Honours degree in Philosophy, English Literature and German, she has performed her poetry and was broadcast by the B.B.C in the early 1990's. Maggie also paints

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Copyright © 2012 by MAGGIE O’BRIEN.

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Contents

A Day Trip

Psalm For The Patriarchs

Until

Philosophy (Mind Games)

Close-Knit

This Blue Globe

Us And Them

For Those Who Strive To Acquire

Elemental

Sufi Dance

What The Candle Said _______ (Upon The Death Of My Father)

The Lover And The Fool

The Greatest Show On Earth

A Homage To Amergin

Do & Don’ts

Be Not Cowed Then

By The Cynic’s Tune

No Fool Like An Old Fool (Valentine’s Greeting For Middle Age)

A Party To Life

P. S.

There’s A Garden… .

Acknowledgments

Dedication

For Steve, Duncan & my Mum

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