Busking For You (Short Story) - 7/30/2009 6:01:07 PM
I am so Sorry! Not sure IF all I wrote, showed up! Ikm on my Blk. Berry and it messed up, Keep doing your THING (busking and filling HEARTS and Souls so sweetly) Be Safe! If _ get the First part that I wrote, Good! If not! Sorryyyy! - wish U well... Purple_Passions,SHEE
The Secret Of Rudolf (Short Story) - 12/26/2008 6:06:14 AM
cute
Snatched (Short Story) - 12/26/2008 6:01:31 AM
wow scary. the kids shouldve checked there candy i guess
Without A Head At Halloween (Short Story) - 12/26/2008 5:56:39 AM
very good story. a few misspelled words here and there though. dont worry i misspell all the time to. anyway good story
The Empty Chair (Short Story) - 12/17/2008 11:32:32 AM
wowo i loved this one. it was cool and chillingly firhtening
Without A Head At Halloween (Short Story) - 11/9/2008 1:50:33 AM
Chilling story, but very well written! EXCELLENT!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
Poetry Of A Prisoner (Short Story) - 6/3/2008 3:19:54 PM
That was fantastic! I usually don't take the time to read a lot of the stories on here, but I started with this one and couldn't stop.
It's good he/you got out alive.
Mary
On A Park Bench Near Brixton (Short Story) - 5/13/2008 5:26:24 AM
I really enjoyed this piece.
God bless,
Tim
March Of The Easter Bunnies (Short Story) - 3/21/2008 3:40:17 PM
Thanks for sharing this. I just love it. Happy Easter.
The wonderful image of an Easter parade is colourful and exciting with floats and marching bands on display as they march along the avenue .
Every year before Easter time comes from deep in their underground bunkers the Easter Bunnies emerge out to the sufarce as if called to do the impossible .
Their journey was unique and beautiful .
The Blizzard Wizard is the proud and protective father of all the eggs and each year stores all the Yummy birds under tight security until the bunnies arrive and take them up in their baskets on the march back to civilsation .
If you are able to see the hope of Easter when one by one thousands of the eggs begin to hatch and little miracles begin to happen with children smiling and laughing .
March on Easter Bunny .
Not only have you remembered your way back but somehow you have been able to bring joy to all cultures and creeds . Smiles and laughter are displayed on both black and white faces .
That is the call .
That is why the march is so important .
That is the reason the effort is worth it .
The responsibility we humans have is to keep smiling and remind ourselves about the importance of the hope we have and to use that in our relationships as we march through life .
The End
Angela Watkins
The Poet Gets A Job (Short Story) - 2/20/2008 8:56:20 AM
Great write, Paul; very well penned!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
The Killer Couch (Short Story) - 2/16/2008 4:45:18 AM
Way To GO! I loved it, the ending was great. You have a great imagination. May you write many more.
Patricia Smith
The Graffiti Gang (Short Story) - 2/6/2008 11:06:56 AM
Change can happen with imagination, creativity and dedication. And the truth shall set you free. Awesome story.
God bless you. Kathy
Teenage Nights (Short Story) - 1/23/2008 8:41:24 AM
Good story, Paul; well penned!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
Giggling With A Grasshopper (Short Story) - 11/14/2007 8:07:04 PM
This is a beautiful story. I have a friend who get marbles from her deceased son when she needs them most, and it always lightens her life. The marbles were the one thing her son treasured most, and he's given her over 100 in 20 years.
God bless you. Kathy
Not So Alone (Short Story) - 11/2/2007 1:03:24 PM
Your story is hearbreakingly beautiful. To feel alone is the worst feeling in the world, even though we're not alone - only feels that way sometimes. I like your story and its happy ending. This is how life should be, lived to the fullest.
Kathy
Left For Dead (Short Story) - 10/19/2007 7:59:03 AM
A moving tribute.
Kathy
A Wee World For Wee Ones (Short Story) - 8/12/2007 9:26:15 AM
This was a great story. I couldn't stop until I came to the end. I wish there were more.
Hang On – Enjoy The Ride (Short Story) - 1/7/2007 3:08:26 PM
Excellent story! :)
Man With A Backpack (Short Story) - 12/4/2006 2:38:40 PM
This was as it was meant to be a touching story. Negative: it had several typos that distracted my eye from a otherwise smooth tale with a bit of a suprise ending.
Weapon Removals (Short Story) - 12/4/2006 2:31:09 PM
Interesting, telling a story without narrative. Short declarative sentences, but descriptive and holding the attention. It was almost worthy of Dan Brown as a story. Any tweaking of the writing would have only made it longer and possibly destroyed it. I felt thought the ending could have been a smidgeon better.
Mrs Murphy where Are You ? (Short Story) - 10/30/2006 4:36:03 PM
Heartbreaking but very well written story, Paul; God bless those who have to live with this every day of their lives! Truly a tragedy indeed!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :( >tears! <
Man Of A Not So Innocent City (Short Story) - 9/15/2006 8:37:35 AM
Excellent story, Paul; very well done!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in America, Karen Lynn in Texas. :)
After The Blame (Short Story) - 9/6/2006 8:11:19 AM
Excellent story, Paul; very well done! BRAVO!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :)
Give Them Cake (Short Story) - 6/27/2006 10:39:38 AM
Hi Paul
I really like your work.I am at kiltikin_one.sbcglobal.net
Kevin O'Neill
Fairies Of The Fire (Short Story) - 6/19/2006 1:13:32 PM
Nice story, Paul!
More Insight On Poetry Form (Article) - 5/9/2009 12:59:15 PM
Hello Paul, thanks for sharing these structure types of poetry. Besides the Mirror Loop, I like the pre-phrase and the one word structure..I came across some poetry structure called Tercet. I am going to post it on my poetry site later today.Thanks for sharing
Yes We Can (Article) - 1/30/2009 8:03:05 AM
Hello Paul:
I will see you at the end of the road. I want to see if the election of the first black President does indeed change attitudes, deeds, eradicate division between races, reduce prejudice due to skin cilor and promote brotherly love. What a blessing if it did, and for our sake I pray it happens. I know your article indicates that we now have that chance for that but how many folks will take advantage of the opportunity? We have too many people with the attitude of 'what is in it for me.' They are the same ones that would mug Jesus Christ himself! I pray for Obama's success. If we only had more folks with an outlook like you Paul.
Some More On Poetry Form (Article) - 2/21/2008 7:27:10 PM
Lacking formal training in writing poetry, I find your mini-courses to be of infinite value. Thank you.
God bless you. Kathy
To Discover The Light (Article) - 5/19/2007 4:16:40 PM
Hi Kathleen ,
I had a calling before I left Belfast .
That's all I wanted to do .
The calling left after coming to Australia and I continued to chase after it . The harder I tried to find it the more I got to realise
religious life was not for me .
Not I'm married with 4 kids .
To Discover The Light (Article) - 5/19/2007 1:20:21 PM
That poem inspired me to use the on button switch. Are ye sure ye never had a vocation to the Redemptrists in Clonard Monastery????
Absent Friends - Rocks and Ruths (Article) - 5/19/2007 12:45:20 PM
Ya know Paul, it's always nice to read all the stories of the people who left Belfast for a better way of life. Have you ever taken a look at Joe Graham's site. I think you would really enjoy it, he has many memories of the old Belfast...I mean the one that we have all left and which is forever frozen in our minds. Slaite, Kathleen from the Falls
PS I always make it a point to check your latest poem and go through your stories.!!
Absent Friends - Kathleens Got Out (Article) - 4/25/2007 12:26:02 PM
Hello Mr. Mc Cann, I enjoyed the article about Kathleen from Ardoyne. I'm the Kathleen from Beechmount St.I was wondering if you could let her have my email addess or give her mine ....thefalls46.yahoo.com...
There was a family who lived up in Ardoyne called Mc Leans who had a family of girls who married Americans during the war. Their father was my grannies cousin. I have always wondered as well what happened to them. BTW the way that wee poem was said on the Falls Rd., was "HOLY MARY MOTHER OF GOD
Pray for me and Tommy Todd
Tommy Todd is a Prod
Holy Mary, Mother of God"
Funny how all those things stay with us.
Thank God things have quietened down a bit at home. But we all must remember it started with a single request....Civil Rights....it was only later that it grew more serious and we all know that story well.The time has come to come to the table and I hope all goes well with it. My own Granda was in the Enniskillen Fusiliers and fought in the Indian war, Boer War and the Great War.When I hear Peshwar, in Pakistan mentioned I remember he was there in the late 1880's The reason he joined was not because of any love for the empire, but to put food on the table.
One last thought, I see where there is a very good site, you might find interesting and I think you would be an added voice in it. It is called "The Belfast Forum," you should find it on Google. The other day, I noticed they had a request from people who knew anything about busking, I think you mentioned it somewhere on your site.
Again Mr. Mc Cann, can you forward my request to Kathleen from Ardoyne.....from Kathleen from Beechmount St.,
Have You Heard The Hooligans (Article) - 7/22/2005 10:49:41 AM
i have heard of them, believe it or not; they are a good band! :)
A Century Of Memories In Ardoyne (Article) - 3/17/2005 12:17:32 AM
I was not aware of the Irish translations Gavin .
Isn't it always the way .
From Slaves To Saints In Edenderry (Article) - 12/1/2004 6:09:38 AM
This is a delightful article! I now know even more about my neighbourhood.
I always wondered what Ardoyne translated into. And Irish President Mary McAleese came from Duneden Park!!! I can hold my head up high now that I know that. I (figuratively speaking) can boast of rubbing elbows with the 'higher ups' lol
This is a very beautiful spot, just look up at the mountains.
Victims Of An Addicted Heart (Article) - 9/2/2004 12:10:15 PM
Victims Of An Addicted Heart ..wow! you've done it again!
Great insight! You bring out the facts and truth so understandably!
Even a child could grasp what your pointing to.
Yeshua bless
Norma (softheart)
Homeless AtThe Doorsteps Of Hell (Article) - 8/24/2004 7:49:12 PM
This is the real world you write of!
It's not a pretty place for some.
But one thing about being homeless you don't have the worries that most of modern society has. You don't have to worry about paying auto payments, for petrol to run the thing, for power to light your residence, all the bills that people get from trying to keep up with the material world. Material things for some are like heavy weights that hold you down.
Holding you down to the point you can't get your breath.
It takes two working here in the states just to keep a float. Most people are living lives that are sinking and they can't dip the water outta their sinking ship fast enough.
Jesus said the poor would always be among us.
Look at Africa..India and your third world countries. Keep them poor, you keep them subjects.
I love your insight to the plight of the underdogs.
Yeshua bless
Norma
An Elevator To Understanding Drug Abuse (Article) - 8/23/2004 7:51:40 AM
Paul, thank you for inviting me to ride the elevator with you and the others, who so willing shared their losses and winnings. God is good. Most people don't ever think of God when they need help...they want to do it all by them self. I have a family member who is trapped in this web of disaster.
I know countless others who are trapped or have loved ones trapped.
Satan is out to steal, kill and destroy all that he can.
God can and will help, but you really have to want healing...In my case my family member enjoys drinking and getting high.
I will continue to pray for them.
There was a time not long ago, that for some reason people began to blame others for how they were.
I call this the blame generation.
I abuse because I was abused.
The stories go on and on and on.
The truth is everyone makes their own decisions and must live with the out come.
No one changes until the reward of stopping out weighs the pain of doing.
God will be there when they become serious about changing.
Truth is some will die due to their unwillingness to stop doing destructive things to them self.
For those that want salvation it there to be had. They just have to ask.
Your story is a story filled with hope.
Hope in a hopeless world.
That's why God sent His only Son. not to condemn the world because the world was already condemned, God sent Jesus to be our savior, not only from this world but so that we could have a glorious eternity with Him.
Yeshua bless all your endeavors
Norma
The Altan Experience (Article) - 8/20/2003 10:22:10 PM
I love celtic music. Very good article, Paul. Thanks for the link, too.
Finbar Furey - Prince Of Pipers (Article) - 8/11/2003 11:29:04 PM
Enjoyed it, Paul. Well done.
Christy Moore - A Saint And His Songs (Article) - 8/8/2003 7:33:26 AM
Really enjoyed that interview, saw your link on Christys site, and gave you a try. Lovely Interview, well done..Lar
The Fureys Sing Chaplin (Article) - 6/19/2003 9:40:51 AM
Brilliant!
A Tribute To The Late Paul Furey (Article) - 1/2/2003 6:28:01 AM
I was very sad and shocked when only a few weeks ago I learned that Paul had passed on. I first met Paul and the other Fureys on a fine spring afternoon in essen some 29 years ago. I will always remember Paul as a great musician and fine person and gentleman, and also as a fantastic storyteller. May he rest in peace.
Slán leat, Paul
love - Ulrike.
A Tribute To The Late Paul Furey (Article) - 12/9/2002 8:09:08 PM
You have the man down pat .. at least as i remember him and it is over thirty years since I saw him. But I shared many a pint with him in O'Donagues and always thought that he was never given his due as a singer. He had not the best voice but he sure knew how to bring out a song.
From Slaves To Saints In Edenderry (Article) - 12/1/2002 9:36:31 PM
entertaining and informative..
A Tribute To The Late Paul Furey (Article) - 12/1/2002 1:28:01 PM
A FANTASTIC TRIBUTE
TO A FANTASTIC PERFORMER REST IN PEACE PAUL
WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU
A Tribute To The Late Paul Furey (Article) - 11/2/2002 7:34:12 AM
Iwas sad to read of Paul's death. I had the privilege of meeting him just a year ago in Oxford and he and all the lads were in great form. Love to you Eddie - his great music will always be in my heart. God bless you and all your family.
Love, Mary.
A Tribute To The Late Paul Furey (Article) - 10/15/2002 8:28:02 AM
Oh, no! I wasn't aware Paul Furey had passed on! Oh, I can assure you, he'll be missed by those of us with an ear for quality music.
A Tribute To The Late Paul Furey (Article) - 8/20/2002 10:09:55 AM
I am Pauls eldest son and having read through your tribute I know that my father would have been very touched by all the nice things that you have written about him. Even though he may not be able to say it in person I know that he is thanking you all as do I because as long as there are people like you around Paul will never be forgotten.
May he rest in peace.
A Tribute To The Late Paul Furey (Article) - 8/9/2002 4:31:16 PM
The Discarded Garments (Poetry) - 11/6/2009 2:45:10 PM
THIS METAPHORIC WORK IS WELL DONE AND ENJOYED. THANKS FOR SHARING AND BLESSINGS. JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
She Left Me (Poetry) - 11/6/2009 3:17:14 AM
WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!! YOU WILL BE HAPPY AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva
The Discarded Garments (Poetry) - 11/6/2009 3:13:34 AM
NICE POEM!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva
She Left Me (Poetry) - 11/3/2009 1:56:20 PM
Thank you for the support and kind words .
Its not for wimps this kind of stuff .
Write on .
Regards from Paul
She Left Me (Poetry) - 10/29/2009 12:16:15 AM
Stay strong and enjoy your life.Take care of yourself and thank you for sharing your feelings in this poem.
She Left Me (Poetry) - 10/26/2009 6:36:30 AM
Women? treat them as hobbies. Stay single and do your own thing.And do it grand!!
She Left Me (Poetry) - 10/26/2009 6:10:42 AM
This was exactly my experience almost 6 years ago.
The next poem I post will be about this- still writing about it 6 years later.
You and I did not make any mistakes. We just suffered loss, as so many do.
That is my consolation. I didn't fly the plane drunk, just have to crawl out of the wreckage.
John
The Unknown (Poetry) - 10/26/2009 3:10:48 AM
VERY NICE!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva
Talk About Love (Poetry) - 9/19/2009 3:23:15 AM
VERY NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva
Nine Eleven - Where Are You (Poetry) - 9/10/2009 8:39:56 PM
Being from New York, I seriously doubt that date will ever not cause some serious bad memories to come alive again in myself and others I know, but forgiveness is always an ultimate aim for the growing soul.
Nine Eleven - Where Are You (Poetry) - 9/10/2009 3:00:52 AM
EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva
Nine Eleven - Where Are You (Poetry) - 9/9/2009 1:35:54 PM
Karen ,
Thank you for the encouragment .
Paul
Nine Eleven - Where Are You (Poetry) - 9/9/2009 12:47:45 PM
Wonderful, spiritual writing of a day now etched in history....
Be always safe,
Karen
America Today (Poetry) - 7/5/2009 12:10:34 AM
AND AMEN TO THAT!!! GOD BLESS AND THANKS FOR SHARING THIS WRITE THAT IS FULL OF TRUTH AND WISDOM. JOYCE
Somewhere In America : July 4th (Poetry) - 6/30/2009 7:12:15 PM
Excellent poem,I enjoy reading it,take care
EDWIN
Dream Stealers (Poetry) - 6/30/2009 3:03:06 AM
LOVELY!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva
Somewhere In America : July 4th (Poetry) - 6/30/2009 3:01:42 AM
WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva
Speaking Of My Father (Poetry) - 6/27/2009 5:20:49 AM
Paul,
This touched me deeply. I too, have lost my Father. It has been many years ago, but I still miss him greatly. Be thankful you had many years and many memories with your Father before He went to his Heavenly home. I wish I had spent more time with my Father.
Many blessings,
~Linda
Ways To God (Poetry) - 6/24/2009 8:33:21 PM
Sweet, tender and spiritually uplifting....
Be always safe,
Karen
A Prayer In The Rain (Poetry) - 6/24/2009 9:30:54 AM
And, MIRACLES do happen!
Your story touched me deeply, I could have been that "threatened and untrusting girl"
Thank you for being there with/for her Paul!
YOU were there when most needed and didn't miss your calling!
God Bless you and yours! and glad you wrote to tell it! Sharing IS the Key!
and giving of your own heart when you can! and when you can't...YOU try!
WRITE ON!
Warmest Blessings and Hugs, Purple Lady Passion, SHEExooo
I'm glad I didn't miss this! A True Treasure still shining in my heart!
Ways To God (Poetry) - 6/24/2009 5:07:01 AM
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva
Ways To God (Poetry) - 6/24/2009 3:18:26 AM
This is so beautiful Paul. Such faith and written so well.If you like, I invite you to stop and read one of my poems. I think we have some things in common.
With Love,
Cindy
Who Knows What It Means (Poetry) - 6/23/2009 8:03:27 PM
The plight of mankind....
Be always safe,
Karen
Who Knows What It Means (Poetry) - 6/23/2009 4:15:44 AM
WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE YOUR WORDS!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva
Hard Times (Poetry) - 5/26/2009 2:36:56 AM
Excellent poem,Great work,take care
EDWIN
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