In the Coming of Winter

Frank Dullaghan's poetry explores the complexities of human experience, including memory, connection, sorrow, and joy. It is dark, timely, and unflinching, offering a sense of hope and resilience in the face of difficulty. The collection asserts that no matter how dark the darkness or how cold the winter, there is the bitter-sweet joy of life and love.

Format: Paperback / softback
Publication date: 06 September 2021
Publisher: Cinnamon Press

Frank Dullaghan's poetry is a dark, timely, and unflinching exploration of what keeps us human in difficult times. It delves into the textures of memory, the simple connections that bind us, and the courage to live to the point of tears, knowing that the deeper the sorrow, the greater the joy. This is poetry that unsettles, asks hard questions without pretending to have answers, looks darkness and death full in the face, yet is not a counsel of despair. In cadences that are as elegant as they are accessible, Dullaghan's poetry asserts that no matter how dark the darkness or how cold the winter, there is the bitter-sweet joy of life and love.

As one of the old ones now, on my last bit of road to Bethlehem, I am a witness to the way endings can feel like beginnings if approached from the other direction. The swallows fly south, a reminder of the cycles of life and the possibility of transformation.

Dullaghan's poetry is a testament to the human spirit's resilience and capacity for joy in the face of adversity. It reminds us that even in the darkest times, there is always a glimmer of light and the possibility of love. It is a collection that will resonate with readers for years to come, offering solace, wisdom, and hope in times of need.

Weight: 138g
Dimension: 140 x 217 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788641111