Open To Love

Here are some poems from 'Open to Love'  for you to enjoy.                               

 

 

             Milking Time                 

 

I miss the smell of the dairy herd

in the cowshed in the morning

I miss the sound of my father's voice

as he sang to his ladies in waiting.

I miss the sight of them chewing their cud

in their lazy bovine way

I miss the smell of the mangols and beet

and the sundried dusty hay.

I miss the heat from their bodies warm

that kept out the Winter's chill

 the sight of the rain on the window pane

and it's drizzle-flow on the sill.

I miss the sound of the whistling wind

as it blew through the rusty roof

the rattle of hail on wood and nail

and the random clunk of hoof.

I miss the tempo of the double plop

floating frothy milky bubbles

and the way they glanced at him at work

as he soothed all their troubles.

I miss the steamy streams of breath

they softly orchestrated

to blend with the sound of the melody

until his music had abated.

I miss the sound of the rattle and churn

as the milk was stored away

and the velvet darkness that softly fell

as nightfall closed the day.

I miss the early morning start

when once more he would show

tackle horse and cart then with pails tied hard

to the creamery he would go.

It's only memories I have now

but I could swear sometimes...

I still see his favourite cows

tracking the lea-lines of my mind.

 

 

 

The Way

 

The sun has risen the sky is clear

the day is full of morning cheer

life's pulsating in the air

the vixen's safe within her lair.

The frost is glistening on the grass

the birds are offering outdoor Mass

though winter's stripped the beech tree bare

she's proudly swaying without a care.

The Spirit of the Land is free

vibrating oh so peacefully

harmonising in accord

with Cosmic Universal Law.

 

Our Spirits too vibrate in tune

with the secret of the rune

take a moment to be still

quieten mind quieten will...

Enter into blissful peace

sense the Love the sweet release

The All is there within our Being

perfect knowledge...all knowing, all seeing.

Should we learn to just Be

in stillness...we will find the key

to liberate and set us free

to experience The Now of  Eternity.

 

 

 

Filling the well

 

Do not come and tell me

you're knocking on my door

I cannot come and greet you

if you're asking me for more

 

I find my well is empty

unnoticed it went dry

I find myself still here on earth

it's not my time to die.

 

I must begin my work anew

seek where I went astray

 uncover the work I was sent to do

each day is a brand new day.

 

I must journey deep inside

to find my source my well-spring

from this world I must hide

until I hear my Soul sing.

 

Gone now to my Sanctuary

I must not be disturbed

my earthly space is under lock and key

while I'm absorbing Love.

 

Author Norah Clifford Kelly  

Local poet Norah Clifford Kelly published her debut poetry collection [part one of a trilogy of poetry] in April 2011.This collection entitled 'Open to Love' explores the universal themes of  love, birth, life, death, nature and meditation. The book is 'truly a work of Divine Inspiration, it's joyful message will serve to connect you to your spirit, it's simplicity will charm you' a must if you want to access that feel good factor and tune into blissful living.
Norah's second book "A Gift of Love" remains faithful to rhythm and rhyme, it's exquisite vibrant  imagery and lyrical nature is a joy to read and is a continuation on the theme of Meditation on Nature and contemplation on the Divine Nature of everything and everyone. The Spiritual nature of many of the poems in this book will leave you with a feeling of connection to the Divine and Divine Beauty.

You can purchase the books "Open to Love" and 'A Gift of Love' directly from this site or from any of the retail outlets listed on this page.

 

Contents of Book

Contents of 'Open to Love'

Nature's Inspiration

A special Sacred Place

Full Moon Dance

The Simple Things in Life

Springtime

The Way

The Garden of Knockrose

The Light

Solid Ground

Childhood

When I was a child

The Little Child

School’s Out

First Communion

Personal and Love Poems

To Baby Eamonn

Eternal Love

The Promise of Summer

Mollie

Freedom on the Mountain

In memory of my father

Milking Time

Lovers

Love

Unanswered Questions

Metaphysical

Open to Love

Meditation

Contemplation

God-essence

Enlightenment

The One

Divinity

Observation

Prayers

Solace

A prayer for all Artists

May you be Blessed

In honour of Woman

The River of Life

Loss and Grief
A Journey

Irreconcilable Differences

Haunted Memories

Breaking the Mould

Anorexia

Shattered Dreams

Bereavement

Suicide

Body Boat

Judgement

Life

Mystery of Life

New Ireland

Filling the well

The Bean Sí

The Shadow-side of life

Harmony

Metamorphosis

The Gossipmonger

Modern Ireland

Thank You Mary K

The Hunt

 

Contents of 'A Gift of Love'

 

Meditational/Spiritual

May you come to be

Step on the Path

I am all that I am

I am so in Love

Journey to Spirit

Just for today

A good man

Love and Light

On Awakening...Begin

On visiting the Abbey

Pre-dawn early morn

Thanksgiving

The energy of Love

Universal Love

Witness to God

 

Nature's Inspiration

Ancient Woods

At Ease

A good morning

Dawn

Mother Nature

Miracle of new Life

Mulranny

Summer-sun

Townland of Murrisk

Vermillion

Winter's calling card

 

Personal/Love

Baby Jack

Baby Liam

Childhood freedom fields

Earthly Kingdom

Fond memories

Friendship

A Child's world

Heady days

Sonnet of Love

 

Didactic Life-lessons

Be grateful

Theosophical flow

Get into Life

May-be

Our Bodies

Straight talk

Survivor Strong

Take a moment

The power of thought

Wonder

Growing Older

Conversations on the comfort Zone

Freedom

Lay down your arms

 

Loss and Grief

Gentle Death

Gone

Memory

Negligence

Slipping Apart

Unreal funeral

 

Life

Bloodbath

Caitlin ni hUallachain

Divining the Well

Do not condemn

In the name of Capitalism

Profiteering

Clarion Call

Testimonials

In 2010, I was privileged to meet Norah at an Artist’s Way Course being run by Maureen O’Callaghan at Tara Hill, Gorey, Co. Wexford. During the course Norah brought along some of her poems, which she read to the group. We were all extremely impressed and at times ’stunned’ by the wisdom and inspirational content of Norah’s poems. The group encouraged Norah to publish her work and by Easter 2011, Norah had sourced the right printers and had published her first book of poems entitled, Open to Love. This is a beautiful collection of Norah’s work which she has grouped together under the headings, Inspiration, Childhood, Personal and Love Poems, Metaphysical, Prayers, Loss and Grief and Life.
Recently, I was delighted when Norah asked me to assist her at a Health & Healing Exhibition in the Amber Springs Hotel, Gorey, at which Norah was selling her book. Norah also had individual poems for sale which were printed on parchment paper, bound and tied with lovely coloured ribbon and which made a beautiful and inexpensive gift. Many people were drawn to specific poems, and this was a lovely way to bring the healing quality of their chosen poem into their life.
One woman, Ulrike, experienced profound healing on hearing and reading Norah’s work and kindly shared this with myself and Norah.
Personally, I experience a great sense of ‘oneness’ when I read from Open to Love. I feel a great peace within myself, no matter what difficulties I may be experiencing in my life. I open the book at random and read whatever poem shows up and invariably, it seems to be just what I need at that moment.
I recently gave a copy of Norah’s book to a friend who was celebrating her 81st birthday. She phoned me the next day to say how thrilled she was with the book and how she couldn’t put it down once she started reading it. Open to Love is truly a beautiful gift of timeless wisdom and inspiration from a very special person. Thank you, Norah, for sharing your gift with us.
Siobhan Roseingrave

Dear Norah, it was such a pleasure to meet you and listen to your poems at the Energy Healing Fair at the Amber Springs Hotel in Gorey!
The poem, May You Be Blessed, that I took with me, I read aloud last week to my group and it was the same as it was for me listening to you: They did not understand every single word, but they felt the energy and felt really blessed- and one of them told me that she was breathing totally different- much better and deeper- and it just started with the lines about breathing. And I read to a Woman today,who is suffering from cancer, and it did her good as well. Isn’t it marvellous to see how the stone you’ve let fallen into the water creates circles on the top of the water – more and more!
And for me to read your poems aloud was really special as well.
Ulrike

Norah, congratulations on your beautiful poetry book ‘Open to Love’. Writing a book is not something that just happens on one Sunday afternoon, it takes a lot of talent, dedication and effort. I was delighted to source your poetry book and have been reading it ever since. Congrats again on producing such a little gem I will treasure it always. Every blessing good health and happiness in the future. P.F

Norah, what an inspiration you are and thank you for sharing your beautiful poetry with us. M o’C

Norah, just wanted to thank you for your wonderful poetry book and stories on line, you are a real inspiration. Y

I have just finished reading your poetry book ‘Open to Love’ and I just want to thank you for sharing your positive and inspirational insights. I love the way your poems dealt with light and dark issues a bit like William Blake’s ‘songs of innocence and songs of experience’ poetry collection. I think it was very brave of you to share these poems as they could offer hope and support to people suffering and help them to realise that they are not alone. Jo’S

Hi Norah, your poems are amazing. To’R

Lovely work Norah, congrats. JC

There is a poem for everybody in the book, the words will comfort and guide while the imagery will lift you to a higher realm. Jo’T

Norah your writings are beautiful Best Wishes Mo’D

Congrats Norah, your poetry is wonderful, so very moving- a portal of life- lessons learned. K

You are a real star and you radiate such goodness
People are getting to know about your work it will simply snow ball, isn’t just brilliant. A C

I thought your poems captured a beautiful, pure innocence as well as a deep and authentic wisdom. Your cover photograph is also beautiful and I can nearly see and feel the Prana/Chi/Life-energy as the sun drenches the petals and leaves. Jo’S

Thanks you so much for writing such expressive poetry the so touches my heart. When it is read to me and I close my eyes I am there in that moment and can see and sense everything you depict so evocatively. I love your poetry the words and pictures it conveys have helped me through a lot. It has something that touches the heart of each and every one of us. Love and blessings. JMB

I never read poetry but when I read a few snippets from your book Open to Love I just wanted to read more I couldn’t wait to get home and read it all. J W.

I’m not a reader but the beauty of your poetry for me was that it is so easy to read and understand it is simple and beautiful and can be cherished one poem at a time. H H

Norah your poetry is absolutely beautiful it is so beautiful! I love reading it thank you so much for this LF

When you read your poem Milking Time I closed my eyes and was right in there with you in that stall thank you so much it was so evocative and beautiful. AT

I loved your poem about your mother entitled Mollie it tells the story of every strong countrywoman that ever lived off the land I just love your poetry Norah well done. MK

What a beautiful work I find myself reading it over and over again and finding new depths all the time. It is very profound and beautiful. EF

I loved the poetry about your parents Norah thank you so much for reading to the children in the school today it was a great experience for them and for us their teachers I look forward to reading all of the poetry in your book. OM

Your poetry reading today was so lovely to hear and so sincere it brought me back to my own great memories of childhood thank you so much. EL

I was especially taken with your poem 'Our Bodies' what a beautiful philosophy and way of thinking and living I love the sentiment in this poem thank you Norah for this beautiful gift. SH

Your poem 'Just for today' really spoke to me it's what I really needed to hear even though I was trying in a hazy sort of way but oh boy did your words speak with clarity I've posted them up on my wall to remind me! HG

I really liked your poem 'Straight Talk' Norah there's no escaping the meaning well done! VK

When I heard you read the poem 'May you come to Be' I held my breath I could not believe what I was hearing, your heart spoke to my heart what a beautiful experience. SM

I was rooted to the spot when I heard you read the poem 'Childhood Freedom Fields' it was absolutely beautiful and reminded me so much of the way life used to be when I was growing up thank you so much I love this poem. DW

It was wonderful to meet you in person your poem 'Survivor Strong' really spoke to me what a beautiful way to deal with Life's adversity I loved the lines 'All is forgiven almost forgotten, Anger incindered, Love and Lessons remembered'  it shows huge compassion and honesty.PT

Thank you so much for bringing me back to happy childhood memories of so long ago I loved your poem about the bean-si or banshee I had forgotten about these memories until your poem reminded me. Thank you for this gift of beautiful poetry Norah Bless you Patricia.