Margaret, I have a surplus of syllables running through my head and I'm unsure of the order in which they might land on the page, firstly míle buíochas- a million thanks. Poetry Plus has been another one of my life's experiences that I am so glad I said yes to. It is hard to capture the magic that occurs at our gatherings, the unplanned emergent themes on any given Friday night, the joy, the stillness, the power of the shared spoken word, the solidity and comfort of the high chair that gives substance and grounding and shelter for nervous bodies when the words waver out of 'my mouth'. The tender gentle holding space that you have cultivated for all who attend, is a distillation of your many many talents. I will miss you. I hope to see you at the Guillies some day, perhaps over the summer at high tide and encourage you to swim just a little further out than you believed possible, returning in a small part the gift you have already given me.
Jillian, you’re an absolute sweetheart. I would love to have a swim with you at the Guillies - would you believe that I’m reading your lovely note sitting in the Cove Stores with a coffee after my first dip at the Guillamenes of 2026. How about that!
Thank you so much for all you brought to the tearoom each month. It’s been wonderful. See you on Friday. 👌
What a gift you have given so generously over 15 years, the gift of Poetry Plus and your dedication and love to it. All who participated have gained so much from your steady leadership, calm approach, and great encouragement.
We have all grown a little more in finding our voice , creative spark and being part of something special, dare I say sacred beyond ourselves.
Thank you so much for all of this. How courageous to start it and to know from within the time to let go, and move to new chapters calling you . We have all been and will continue to be touched and inspired by you. Everyone sits a little taller , walks a little more sprightly by being in your company.
Eileen, thank you so much for your lovely and generous note. You do know that it has been the creative energies, the contributions and the openness of all the people who decided to come over the years that made each month so unique, so special. And I do include you, yourself in that. Go raibh míle, míle...
What a wonderful post Margaret. Your writing fills me up. Congratulations on 15 years of leadership and creativity with Poetry Plus. You are a generous visionary, I look forward to seeing what inspires you in your next decade.
Margaret… Sometimes life imposes our endings. And other times, life whispers, “Time to grow in a new direction.”
I find it harder when the Great Mystery whispers and… waits for me to act.
Bravo on choosing your personal evolution!
Thank you so much Gail, you’ve given me yet another gift with that lovely framing.
Margaret, I have a surplus of syllables running through my head and I'm unsure of the order in which they might land on the page, firstly míle buíochas- a million thanks. Poetry Plus has been another one of my life's experiences that I am so glad I said yes to. It is hard to capture the magic that occurs at our gatherings, the unplanned emergent themes on any given Friday night, the joy, the stillness, the power of the shared spoken word, the solidity and comfort of the high chair that gives substance and grounding and shelter for nervous bodies when the words waver out of 'my mouth'. The tender gentle holding space that you have cultivated for all who attend, is a distillation of your many many talents. I will miss you. I hope to see you at the Guillies some day, perhaps over the summer at high tide and encourage you to swim just a little further out than you believed possible, returning in a small part the gift you have already given me.
Jillian, you’re an absolute sweetheart. I would love to have a swim with you at the Guillies - would you believe that I’m reading your lovely note sitting in the Cove Stores with a coffee after my first dip at the Guillamenes of 2026. How about that!
Thank you so much for all you brought to the tearoom each month. It’s been wonderful. See you on Friday. 👌
Dearest Margaret,
What a gift you have given so generously over 15 years, the gift of Poetry Plus and your dedication and love to it. All who participated have gained so much from your steady leadership, calm approach, and great encouragement.
We have all grown a little more in finding our voice , creative spark and being part of something special, dare I say sacred beyond ourselves.
Thank you so much for all of this. How courageous to start it and to know from within the time to let go, and move to new chapters calling you . We have all been and will continue to be touched and inspired by you. Everyone sits a little taller , walks a little more sprightly by being in your company.
Wishing you great joy in the times ahead x
Eileen, thank you so much for your lovely and generous note. You do know that it has been the creative energies, the contributions and the openness of all the people who decided to come over the years that made each month so unique, so special. And I do include you, yourself in that. Go raibh míle, míle...
What a wonderful post Margaret. Your writing fills me up. Congratulations on 15 years of leadership and creativity with Poetry Plus. You are a generous visionary, I look forward to seeing what inspires you in your next decade.
Thank you Kathy, I appreciate your wisdom and friendship very much.