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About maskednative

I live in Ireland, in an extended cottage overlooking Waterford Estuary, privvy to constant changes of light on water, colour and movement, tides and people. I am anglo-Irish and although my initial intention was to live here for a year and a day, I am still here, a blow-in to these shores for the past fifteen years. There have been countless times when I wanted to run back to England with homesickness and relief, but for one reason or another, so far, it has not been possible. I surrender, the soul of Ireland has captured me, allowed a glimpse of the world behind the mask of everyday experiences, bringing forth a mixture of words and pictures from an ordinary everyday life, filled with ordinary everydayness that I offer as a celebration, to the creator of this truly wonderful planet.

A New Horizon

Posted on June 1, 2017

Originally posted on Masked Native:
? Hold fast to the tiller, to Gods of wind and waves. Through storms and dreams, through heartbeat of wings that arc and swoop and cry for land. Art © 2014 TCFlynn @ Masked Native…

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Gossamer Wings

Posted on January 24, 2016

Watching Seagulls drifting air currents, my arms stretched wide. Muscles soft, mind adrift. Tracing patterns with gossamer wings.

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Solstice Song

Posted on December 21, 2015

  The Winter Solstice brings more wind, more rain. A single bird sings with many voices in the Holly tree. The song is vibrant, clear, urgent. I long to understand its message, but all I can hear is joy, all I can see is the Holly … Continue reading →

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Grey Heron Nights 1: Old Crane Woman’s Winter Nest

Posted on December 16, 2015
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With Better Eyes

Posted on November 26, 2015

      It’s about colour, simply and wonderfully ignoring distractions, absorbing, like water aware of rising and falling, aware of the observer, seeing with different eyes.  

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On The Wings Of Peace

Posted on November 23, 2015

      During the 1980’s, Mike Bryant created a Peace card. He hoped that by sending it to friends and relatives, they would sign it and re-post, and a chain of Peace would spread around the world. I have to admit … Continue reading →

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945. Darkness has befallen the beautiful city of lights. Let us pray…

Posted on November 14, 2015

Originally posted on Sacred Touches:
I am heartbroken tonight at what has happened in Paris. I pray that the Lord would comfort the families of those who have been senselessly slaughtered or wounded, that He would heal the wounded and…

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Irish Poem of the Week: The Mayo Tao by Derek Mahon

Posted on November 12, 2015

Originally posted on Top of the Tent:
The Mayo Tao I have abandoned the dream kitchens for a low fire and a prescriptive literature of the spirit; a storm snores on the desolate sea. The nearest shop is four miles…

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Sophia Said – 5

Posted on September 21, 2015

Sophia said do not try, be still, sometimes that is enough. Curtains still drawn. The soft glow of a spot-lamp on the old oak table. A cafetiere of fresh coffee on the little blue tray, printed withVan Gogh’s beautiful Almond … Continue reading →

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Sophia Says – 4

Posted on September 18, 2015

Sophia says, go out to play.  And the day was full of expectation. ~ ~ ~ When I was a child, I climbed walls, just to see what was on the other side. It didn’t matter how high, your friends … Continue reading →

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