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The Storms Vol 2 Poetry and prose post-pandemic

A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of attending the launch of a new journal of poetry, prose and visual art – The Storms Volume 2. It was hosted in Swords Castle, which might just be one of the most beautiful and underappreciated spots in Dublin. Writers from around the country, as well as from the UK, read out their poetry and prose. The whole atmosphere was really friendly and welcoming. You could tell that everyone was really pleased to be there and that they all felt very honoured. I was really grateful to be given a copy … Continue reading The Storms Vol 2 Poetry and prose post-pandemic

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Line Break Volume 3 Poetry from Trinity alumni Rebecca Gutteridge

  Rebecca Gutteridge is a British master’s student studying Irish Writing at Trinity. Her academic interests lie in gender and material culture, and her poetry – while finding freedom from the rigid constraints of academic writing– follows similar themes. Her … Continue reading Line Break Volume 3 Poetry from Trinity alumni Rebecca Gutteridge

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Line Break // Volume 1.

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These poems are part of TN2’s ongoing poetry series, “Line Break”. Line Break aims to give a platform to exciting new poets from Trinity. If you would like your poetry to be considered for publication, simply submit it to literature@tn2magazine.ie, … Continue reading Line Break // Volume 1.

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Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass // REVIEW A pensive and personal poetry collection from one of the world’s most enigmatic songwriters.

Over the past decade, Lana Del Rey has become one of the most popular alternative artists in the world, enchanting her listeners with lush melodies, lavish aesthetics, and beautifully tragic lyrics. This year she has ventured into a new area … Continue reading Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass // REVIEW A pensive and personal poetry collection from one of the world’s most enigmatic songwriters.

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Poetry Corner: Wendy Cope’s “Anecdotal Evidence” Cope still retains a keen eye for the various mundanities of daily life.

●●●○○ In Anecdotal Evidence, Wendy Cope’s first collection of poems since Family Values (2011), Cope places a distinct focus on personal history and the passing of time. She deftly employs her signature concise, pithy style to great effect. Despite it … Continue reading Poetry Corner: Wendy Cope’s “Anecdotal Evidence” Cope still retains a keen eye for the various mundanities of daily life.

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Poetry Corner – Time by Hazel MacMahon For this month's Poetry Corner jumble piece, Hazel MacMahon shares her poem 'Time'.

  Time The air is cement, sliding down my throat, Mixing with my words and coating my lungs – Each breath is thicker than the one before Until I am combusting with darkness – Not oxygen or water or regret … Continue reading Poetry Corner – Time by Hazel MacMahon For this month’s Poetry Corner jumble piece, Hazel MacMahon shares her poem ‘Time’.