A Journey

  . THE JOURNEY . For  Amna Kiran at the Opening of her Exhibition “Self-Reflection” On 8th of April 2016, Solas Gallery Ballinamore . The eyes see illuminated manuscripts The artist reflects on her own story Her skills born in the East Grown from ancestral strands in Lahore Birds took you West of Pakistan On wings of … More A Journey

Amaryllis

Five years it took For the amaryllis To bloom again Hope sprang From patience You know My value She smiles In blush attire . By Andrea Connolly March 2016

Brigid, February 1st

  Brigid 1st of February 2016   Her wingspan shrouded in mystery The small tortoiseshell rubicund Ebony and golden forewings   Tangerine surged from chrysalis A ring of blue, her spell, her veil Little hands fold hollow reeds   The magical childhood craft Interwoven square with beams A Eurasian butterfly with four wings   She … More Brigid, February 1st

Tale of a Lady

  From the dark She swirls Into view She is the Lady Of ethereal realms Telling the tale Of shadows Transient Illuminated Sfumato . 23rd Nov 2015 ©by Andrea Connolly, watercolour and words

The Drift

The Drift Wood in the sand Wind in my hair I shift The focus The tide Tugs at my feet . #WrittenRiver 16th September 2015©Copyright by Andrea Connolly