Daffodils in Winter: Poems of Ireland and Canada

Daffodils in Winter: Poems of Ireland and Canada is a collection of poetry that journeys across landscapes of memory, nature, faith, history, and home.Drawing on a life lived between Ireland and Canada, Feargus O'Croinin explores the beauty of the natural world, the passage of time, family, friendship, loss, and the enduring search for meaning. From the forests and prairies of Canada to the rivers, coastlines, and traditions of Ireland, these poems celebrate the ordinary moments that shape our lives and reveal the extraordinary hidden within them.The collection includes narrative poems inspired by Irish history, meditations on nature and prayer, reflections on aging and memory, and a selection of poems presented in both Irish and English. Throughout the book, birds, rivers, forests, oceans, and changing seasons become companions on a journey of reflection and discovery. Historical events, personal memories, and everyday encounters are woven together with a sense of wonder and gratitude. The collection also includes poems inspired by significant events of our time.Many of the poems invite readers to pause and look again at familiar things—a forest walk, a snowfall, a family gathering, a bird in flight, or a quiet moment of prayer—and discover deeper meaning within them. The collection reflects both the author's Irish heritage and his Canadian home, bringing together two landscapes that have shaped his life and imagination.Warm, thoughtful, and rich in imagery, Daffodils in Winter invites readers to pause, reflect, and rediscover wonder in the world around them. Read more