Category Brave New Words

Ashton School, Co. Cork

It’s me It’s always strange going to school. And seeing the other boys. They have short hair. They like sports. They talk in front of crowds like it doesn’t matter. I’m not like them. I have long hair. I like…

Templeogue College, Dublin

The Boulder   I feel like Sisyphus pushing a boulder up a mountain,  every time I get anywhere I lose grip and I end up back  where I started. I feel every one else is miles ahead of me,  While…

St Nathy’s College, Co. Roscommon

Jungle of Life Brown and grey jungle, Miles in every direction. Centuries of history, But filled with misdirection. Anger, fear consolidated, Division far and wide. How did we allow ourselves To reach such wide divide? Fear of expressing personality, Anger…