Dreams and Realities
Rosa Mulholland
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Dreams and Realities is a captivating collection of poetry by Rosa Mulholland that invites listeners into a world where imagination and the uncanny intertwine. Each poem offers a unique glimpse into the human experience, blending whimsical narratives with moments that hint at deeper, sometimes darker truths.
In this volume, Mulholland's skillful execution shines through, as she crafts verses that evoke vivid imagery and emotional resonance. Some poems read like enchanting fairy tales, while others explore a slightly sinister undertone, creating a rich tapestry of themes that reflect the complexities of dreams and reality.
Whether you are drawn to the charm of fantastical storytelling or the intrigue of more somber reflections, Dreams and Realities provides a diverse listening experience that showcases the beauty and depth of poetic expression.
Chapters
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| Corcomroe | 2:35 | Read by BettyB | |
| The Irish Franciscan | 2:20 | Read by Larry Wilson | |
| Our Lady of the Irish Hills | 3:08 | Read by Eva Davis (d. 2025) | |
| At Nazareth | 1:23 | Read by Larry Wilson | |
| The Prayer of Mary Queen | 3:15 | Read by BettyB | |
| Laugh and Pray | 0:32 | Read by Larry Wilson | |
| Weather | 0:29 | Read by Jason in Panama | |
| May in the Morning | 0:39 | Read by Jason in Panama | |
| Invitation | 1:49 | Read by Greg Giordano | |
| What He Sings | 1:56 | Read by Greg Giordano | |
| Morning | 1:07 | Read by Jason in Panama | |
| Rose-Tide | 3:06 | Read by Sonia | |
| Sun-Glamour | 0:59 | Read by Jason in Panama | |
| Night | 0:37 | Read by Jason in Panama | |
| Ours | 3:31 | Read by Greg Giordano | |
| A Home | 7:40 | Read by Eva Davis (d. 2025) | |
| O May in the Morning | 1:08 | Read by Greg Giordano | |
| Death and the Soul | 1:02 | Read by Larry Wilson | |
| The Year's Round | 1:15 | Read by Greg Giordano | |
| Question | 1:35 | Read by Greg Giordano | |
| Silence | 1:35 | Read by Greg Giordano | |
| The Watch Tower | 2:39 | Read by BettyB | |
| Preference | 1:08 | Read by Sonia | |
| Pain | 1:30 | Read by Greg Giordano | |
| Wings | 1:10 | Read by Sonia | |
| The Vision | 2:18 | Read by Nemo | |
| The Closed Door | 1:02 | Read by BettyB | |
| Dread | 1:10 | Read by Sonia | |
| The Silver Horn | 0:50 | Read by BettyB | |
| The Ark | 1:18 | Read by Greg Giordano | |
| Evening | 1:26 | Read by Sonia | |
| The Forsaken Mother | 2:48 | Read by Greg Giordano | |
| Ireland Revisited | 2:02 | Read by Sonia | |
| A Lay of the Famine | 2:43 | Read by Sonia | |
| The Factory Girl | 3:26 | Read by Greg Giordano | |
| Glenmalure | 2:33 | Read by Sonia | |
| Maury's Vision | 7:03 | Read by Sonia | |
| Maury Oge | 2:05 | Read by Sonia | |
| The Beggar Queen | 1:11 | Read by Sonia | |
| The Christmas Candle | 2:23 | Read by Larry Wilson | |
| Saint Kevin and the Lark | 1:53 | Read by BettyB | |
| Garalth's Ferry | 6:00 | Read by Sonia | |
| Lament of Fithir | 3:04 | Read by Sonia | |
| All Soul's Night | 2:42 | Read by BettyB | |
| New Tipperary | 3:26 | Read by BettyB | |
| A Warning | 1:09 | Read by Sonia | |
| Midsummer Night | 2:30 | Read by Greg Giordano | |
| Song | 1:01 | Read by Greg Giordano | |
| The Ring | 1:27 | Read by Greg Giordano | |
| Knowledge | 0:58 | Read by BettyB | |
| Faery Thrall | 2:02 | Read by Sonia | |
| A Legend of Conemarra | 3:48 | Read by BettyB |