Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Poet Free verse

Saint Sinead

Saint Sinéad


Rendered asunder
more than just a pope
all the hearts you set on fire
with your sight and fight and hope
their beloved witch
that would not burn 
you tore the temple down
the voice of an angel
only louder 
six feet underground 



RIP 

Shuhada  Sadaqat
Nee Sinéad Marie Bernadette O’Connor
1966-2023

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David Kavanagh August 15, 2023 at 1:33 PM It’s mad, we were almost brainwashed into hating her by the church and state, A bit like Bob Geldof a decade earlier, a beautiful tribute to Sinead, thank you, David Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart August 17, 2023 at 11:44 AM I got called Sinéad a lot, sporting my shaved head… I always took it as a compliment. Since I was a teen, she’s been my queen. xomo

Anonomus Scorpio August 1, 2023 at 4:57 PM A well placed remeberance if an incredible human being! Her music influenced me on more then one occasion. Hugs Mo A.S. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart August 17, 2023 at 11:42 AM Thank you dear. One of those had to had to writes, a necessary catharsis. xomo

Hat Bueckert July 31, 2023 at 7:04 PM Lovely tribute Maureen :) an icon gone too soon Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart August 1, 2023 at 9:43 AM Thank you Hat. She is certainly embedded in the psyche of a whole generation, particularly of women, myself being one of them. I can only strive to be as brave as she. xomo

Jeff Connelly July 27, 2023 at 3:51 PM Nuair a thiocfas an lá sin go bhfaighe tú bás, níor ghádh d'éinne caoineadh choíche, acht tabhair tósta, agus ól do'n daor; ní imithe, ach go deo inár gcroíthe. Jeff Connelly July 31, 2023 at 12:23 PM When that day comes for you to die, no one need ever cry, but give a toast and drink to the dear; not gone, but forever in our hearts. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart July 28, 2023 at 9:47 AM I’m afraid I do not speak gaelic, please translate! I may have Irish blood, but am all Canuck.

Jeff Connelly July 27, 2023 at 5:29 AM A nice tribute Maureen Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart July 28, 2023 at 9:45 AM Thank you Jeff. She’s been my go to when I need release for decades now, hits hard. xomo

Vijay Pandit July 27, 2023 at 4:56 AM A heartfelt tribute in reverent words. So sad she departed at an young age. You honor her memory with this poem, Maureen. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart July 28, 2023 at 9:44 AM Thank you Vijay, warm hugs ~mo