Poems in Dreams of a Wingless Child are written to be read and to be listened to. Arrange a meeting of your personal group or organization to follow along with Mary as she presents favorites from the collection, or listen as she shares her thoughts on the creative process.


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Selected Readings: Dreams of a Wingless Child
Readings from this collection of poetic reflections on nature and life are presented by the author as an invitation to the listener to find enjoyment in simplicity, in imagination, in being in touch with whatever lies behind the obvious. As an award-winning poet, Mary O'Connor draws on the creatures, rhythms and forces of the New England shoreline as her primary source of imagery and turns them into metaphors for the emotions and milestones of life--leading to the realization that one need not look far to discover an element of peace, of celebration, of the fulfillment of a dream. Interspersed with personal comments as to their inspiration, poems read will cover subjects as varied as the presumed finality of stone and darkness to the flight of a butterfly, from which the book's title was drawn.

Finding Joy in the World around You
Explore the hiding places of joy, discover everyday ways and places where you can make it your own, discover its gifts of peace and contentment. Develop your own mantra of joy in this insightful and inspirational workshop.

Making Words Sing as well as Speak
Answering the frequently asked question: How DO you write that way?, Mary O'Connor talks about the creative process and shares those practices that she sees as key to effective writing. Illustrated through readings of selected poems from Dreams of a Wingless Child, this interactive presentation is designed for anyone interested in writing - whether writing for the purpose of making a difference in the world in which we live, or simply for the pure pleasure of nurturing one's own creative juices.

For further information or to schedule a reading or other program for your group or organization, contact Mary O'Connor.