Tom Friel : Writing

The Leprechaun

The Leprechaun

A Poem by Tom Friel


I spotted this wee fella up on my bar this morning. I figured he was trying to get an early start on St Paddy's Day... so I sat down and had one with ..
The Irish Smile

The Irish Smile

A Poem by Tom Friel


A poem to make you smile. Photo taken in '85 up around Donnegal.
Pretty Darn Hot

Pretty Darn Hot

A Story by Tom Friel


Most days she was just Cathy, her one close friend called her Cat. But on Sundays, she always loved to hear Fr. Emery’s reassuring voice say ..
Body of Christ

Body of Christ

A Poem by Tom Friel


Did you collar the meek When they prayed for salvation? Did you pardon the weak When you gave in to temptation? Did morality weigh When they cl..
"Inextricably" Raped

\"Inextricably\" Raped

A Poem by Tom Friel


A sandy beach and peaceful clouds Now darkened by your plans It brings a rain and constant pain Timeless minutes in your hands So much anger fil..
Pictures of War

Pictures of War

A Poem by Tom Friel


Humiliate Embarrass them Strip them of their pride Let the world See their misery Their hate you cannot hide Indifference Like a stench..
Disowned

Disowned

A Poem by Tom Friel


Distant Disillusioned Disallowed Thick blood Thin blood No blood Every minute Every hour Every bleeding day Always living Always dying Alwa..
One Final Lesson

One Final Lesson

A Poem by Tom Friel


Always a good example Now he watches Silently From a distance As those he loves Lay him to rest Ever the guardian He watches wistfully Lov..
Pissing Around On A Fog-filled Night

Pissing Around On A Fog-filled Night

A Poem by Tom Friel


Cloistered from the neighbors They share this fog filled night Just him and the dog - out for a walk Just doing what they like A nightly routine..
He Understands

He Understands

A Poem by Tom Friel


He understands More than most With those Big puppy dog eyes He takes it all in And gives it all back In his own way He understands Words lik..