First Flush: Sample Inspirational Poetry

Welcome to the imaginative world of Irish poet Orna Ross.

If you're a fan of Maya Angelou, John O'Donoghue, Mary Oliver, or the ancient wisdoms of Rumi or Kabir, you'll find poems here that are likely to inspire you.Unfailingly attuned to the beauty, complexity, and interconnectedness of life, this small chapbook is a taster of the sort of contemporary inspirational poetry that is spiritual, not religious.The poet explains, "I don't believe in gods made in human image.

I believe only in what I've experienced myself as real: the spirit that created me creating through me.

The mystery of the creative process.

So my poems are acts of praise and love, yes, but they don't shy away from life's challenges."They reflect not just the beauty but also the complexity and interconnectedness of human existence.

What the great zen master, Thich Nhat Hanh, calls our 'interbeing'."These 12 lush and imaginative poems take many forms, from narrative to haiku, with subjects divided into questions, works, histories, moments, gifts, and blessings.