John W Sexton: "Scéine and the Hag of Beare Meet Saint Killian - A Poetry Essay

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What an extraordinary experience it was today at The People's Museum of Limerick, where poet John W. Sexton transported us through time and space with his captivating poetry essay, marking a poignant celebration of April as Poetry Month in Limerick 2024. Amidst the museum's hallowed halls, filled with relics of bygone eras, Sexton unveiled a treasure of unparalleled antiquity: a Quern Stone, hailing from his ancestral home in Kenmare, County Kerry. Adorned with enigmatic carvings predating the advent of Christianity, this ancient artifact served as a tangible link to Ireland's rich cultural heritage. As Sexton delved into the stone's mystique, weaving tales of lore and legend, the air thrummed with a palpable sense of reverence and wonder. The audience was spellbound, transported across centuries by Sexton's evocative verses and the silent whispers of history. It was an afternoon imbued with magic, where poetry and ritual converged to illuminate the depths of human experience and the timeless resonance of our collective past.