![]() Several of my poems have been featured in Belle Reve Literary Journal, for anyone who might be interested. My make-love stuff’s lonely, my fancy girl stuff’s onlyīeggar maid, angry fragments of heart in handĭance in glee, happiest ever after, just me They’ll be ruttin’ a corpse, throat ‘n a rope No God in No-Girl’s Land nohow! Mine rise, Wow, Wow, Wow It should be obvious that she is best friends with Alice of Wonderland (her only friend).īut No-Girl’s Land’s no dream, in nightmares I scream ![]() ![]() I didn’t include the poem in the book for reasons still unclear to me but this Yeats poem forced it back into my memory. Living in terrible conditions, she created the following poem, threw it into the ocean believing that, somehow, if justice still existed, it would eventually bring him to her. Holly Pleasance, the heroine of my novel, when 14, imagined a future with a virtual lover. However, I would never want to lose them and some part of me envies the girl who wrote them.Īs always with Yeats, the language is exquisitely lyrical - especially those final two lines, I just love: “Set all her blood astir/ And glittered in her eyes”. Whenever I read over the poems I wrote as a teenager, many of them do make me cringe at my earnestness and naivety. There is the idea here that though youth can be naive and sometimes really cringe-worthy, it is something nevertheless precious and pure. John Butler Yeats as a young man had forsaken the Church of Ireland orthodoxy of his family tradition and his clergyman father, and taken up positivism in. It was a comfort to hear in this poem that he valued the “wild” spirit of youth and that idealism, because there is obvious disapproval of the older woman (“she broke heart for her”) and “denies/ And has forgot”. There was something very comforting in this poem for my teenage self, to feel that someone as erudite and successful (the absolute pinnacle of what success meant to me at the time) as Yeats could speak in this way to a young girl. When I was a teenager, I was more besotted with Yeats, Keats and the Bronte sisters than any of the spotty, obnoxious boys in my class! It is only for this reason, I think, that for me this poem was more about a young girl’s wild, Romantic, idealist ambitions fancying herself as a poet, rather than any romantic (with a small ‘r’) ideals of love. I love the way that this wise, worldly voice tells the young girl that he understands “What makes heart beat so” - her Romantic ideas - her naivety? - and that though most adults might have forgotten how they were themselves in youth, he has never forgotten. I first read To a young girl when I was a teenager, and it felt to me at the time that Yeats was speaking directly to me, and that he understood me I remember that feeling distinctly.įor me, this poem is the voice of the older, male poet to a young girl full of Romantic notions. I tend to prefer Yeats’ earlier work because I am more drawn to Romantic poetry than I am political poetry. It is from Yeats’ 1919 collection, The Wild Swans at Coole, which is amazing, and which contains most of my favourite of his works. We aim to process & ship all print only orders within 3 working days from date of order.I absolutely love this poem. William Butler Yeats, widely considered one of the greatest poets of the English language, received the 1923 Nobel Prize for Literature. High quality clear plexiglass which looks fantastic and wont break during shipping Sailing to Byzantium - The Academy of American Poets is the largest membership-based nonprofit organization fostering an appreciation for contemporary poetry and supporting American poets. Invite Yeats's magic into your life and celebrate his literary contribution with Ó Maoláin's creation.Īll designs are printed on 200 gsm heavyweight Archival Art paper in a beautiful matt finish. Whether you're a Yeats enthusiast or wish to enrich your space with Irish literary heritage, our William Butler Yeats Framed Art Print is a must-have. From "The Wild Swans at Coole" to "He Wishes for the Cloths of Heaven," it encapsulates Yeats's narratives, offering a unique way to engage with his work. This print comes in 30x40cm & 40x50cm, inviting you to immerse in Yeats's poetic world. The sophisticated framing enhances its allure, perfect for any room or office. The fusion of visual and literary art transforms Yeats's verses into a captivating experience.ĭisplay this framed print as a tribute to Yeats's literary impact or infuse your surroundings with his magic. Ó Maoláin's artistry brings Yeats's spirit to life, embodying his enchanting themes and vivid imagery. Celebrate the renowned Irish poet and playwright with this masterpiece capturing Yeats's lyrical genius. 'When You Are Old' Art print by Irish Artist Barra Ó MaoláinĮlevate your space with our William Butler Yeats Framed Art Print, meticulously crafted by Irish artist Ó Maoláin.
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