Terry O'Leary : Writing

Neanderthal

Neanderthal

A Poem by Terry O'Leary


In times gone by, now recondite,Neanderthal, erect, upright,spoke softly, tones so lily-white,and tried to put the world aright.He taught us how the f..
In An Old Cathedral

In An Old Cathedral

A Poem by Terry O'Leary


She knelt upon a plank, old oaken,(sable cloak, her mourning guise),and sensed the breath of distant sighs,pale shades of pain behind blue eyes&hellip..
The Stone

The Stone

A Poem by Terry O'Leary


The Tale below was carved one nightUpon the Stone, by candlelight...most won’t believe, but some just might.........most won’t believe, bu..
The Verdict

The Verdict

A Poem by Terry O'Leary


NOWWell, GI Jack is welcome back, he left his legs in 'Nam.He wakes at night in sweat and fright, then drinks another dram.He doesn't kn..
At Heaven's Gate

At Heaven's Gate

A Poem by Terry O'Leary


THE MEETINGAlone one night neath lantern light, I trudged a weary mile.Forlorn, I went with shoulders bent (the storms around me howle..
The Lonely Spirit

The Lonely Spirit

A Poem by Terry O'Leary


Midst sweet perfume of youthful bloom, the lonely spirit warsand often cries and sometimes dies in quest of her amour.
the PLAGUE

the PLAGUE

A Poem by Terry O'Leary


as the PROPHETS of profits, WE lead and WE’re fairwhile WE’re living the life of the poor BILLIONAIRE- silver yachts, pearly castles, cash..
I've Got To Go

I've Got To Go

A Poem by Terry O'Leary


I’m on my way, I’ve got to go(the reasons why you’ll never know),whisked away in winter’s winds, your sleeping sighs remind me..
Another Cruel Link in their Chain

Another Cruel Link in their Chain

A Poem by Terry O'Leary


1. BeginningsHer babe was her joy, such a beautiful boy, and he suckled her breast till the end.The slaver sought cash, bestowed mammy a thrash, s..
The Poet

The Poet

A Poem by Terry O'Leary


THE POET’S PANEGYRIC“There’s someone I knew with talent unleashedand a heart that had for so many relentlessly reachedThis po..