Shannon O'Gara : Writing

The Art o' bein' Human

The Art o' bein' Human

A Poem by Shannon O'Gara


There ain’t no easy answers, no resolution deliver’d on a silver platter If ya wanna achieve anythin’ in this shitfest, you&rs..
Pain

Pain

A Poem by Shannon O'Gara


Longing for that sting of blood in my mouth Covered in bruises black, blue and purple all over I beg you, do not leave me to my own devices ..
Imaginary friends, imaginary lands

Imaginary friends, imaginary lands

A Poem by Shannon O'Gara


That is not to say my mind shares such arbitrary age Warrior girded in steely black and red with leather boots With you standing staunchl..
Night-time

Night-time

A Poem by Shannon O'Gara


Indigo-blue shades ice-capped jagged peaks Sudden piercing whistle heralds the wilderness Call of the primeval thunder, beating, bea..
Who am I?

Who am I?

A Poem by Shannon O'Gara


It’s been so long since I felt soundly confident in my own skin When was the last time I fervently believed in myself, my abilities, my pas..
Regretted Youth

Regretted Youth

A Poem by Shannon O'Gara


I long for bygone days of childhood delight When the future promised brightness and fortune As hope resided at the core of my nature ..
Invisible you say?

Invisible you say?

A Poem by Shannon O'Gara


We stride past you all, as a hazy image barely fluttering in the corner of your eye. A ghost-shadow drifting in the nether-realms. A solit..
Afraid to Love

Afraid to Love

A Poem by Shannon O'Gara


Innate to every being who ever breathed on this earth of wilderness, Across wide valleys and rugged mountains, mega-cities and modest towns, ..
Gratitude

Gratitude

A Poem by Shannon O'Gara


Sometimes elusive, otherwise disguised It lies in the little moments, the unglamorous and uncomplicated Hiding away in the corner of your bl..
Never look back

Never look back

A Poem by Shannon O'Gara


The past is past - focus on what comes next

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