Words With Ro
I grew up in Co. Sligo, Ireland. Sligo is abundantly rich in literature history, its scenery inspiring some of Yeats greatest and most loved poems. The house I grew up in was built on a cairn looking over Benbulbin and Lough Gill. From my bedroom window you could see its full expanse. Under this omnipresent influence, of ancient history and the natural world my love and passion for poetry developed and deepened at a very young age. As a child I began to write my own poems inspired by the diverse beauty of nature and the mystical environment. As a teen I was asked to record the lectures for the Yeats Society and it was here during summers backstage in the dark I would delight in listening intently to the visiting Nobel poets and scholars words. Here too I learned how to analyse poetry and found a community. I believe that each persons relationship with a poem is unique. I am commited to bringing poetry and especially the poets of Ireland to a wider audience. "Words with Ro" is my YouTube channel. I have combined my love of poetry and acting. On my channel not only do I read the works of great writers I encourage listeners to write their own. A work in progress, this channel will quickly evolve based on my interactions. But for now it is a safe place for people with a passion for poetry to land.