Overview

Enchanting verses that capture the essence of Irish life and nature. Frank Ormsby's The Rain Barrel invites readers to see the world with fresh eyes, finding beauty in the mundane and wonder in the everyday. A local fire-god with a tongue of flowers, Ormsby masterfully blends folklore with reflections on art and life. His poems explore themes of nature, memory, and loss, resonating with those who appreciate lyrical verse and the unsentimental elegy. This collection ties together these themes, meditating on objects and symbols, and reflecting on our roles in life. Perfect for poetry enthusiasts and those seeking a connection to Irish culture, The Rain Barrel offers a poignant journey through the landscapes of the heart and home.

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Reaching back to remembered and imagined times, Belfast poet Ormsby gives new life to old ways of knowing and writing in this frank and yearning seventh collection. Spare lines, tightly reined, deliver sure choices ... and emotionally evocative descriptions. --Publishers Weekly

Author Information

Frank Ormsby's published volumes include Ripe for Company (1971), A Store of Candles (1977), A Northern Spring (1986), The Ghost Train (1995), Fireflies (2009), Goat's Milk: New and Selected Poems (2015), and The Darkness of Snow (2017), which was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Awards. He currently co-edits the poetry journal The Yellow Nib, and is serving as the Ireland Professor of Poetry from 2019-2021.

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