Richard O'Connell

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In Time of Pestilence

By Richard O'Connell May 14, 2020

A virus smaller than a microdot, all but invisible, virulent...

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The Third Rail

By Richard O'Connell September 26, 2019

It intimidates without apparent threat, not looking live or lethal, rough with rust...

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Third Avenue

By Richard O'Connell May 16, 2019

‘Pushed by crowds against the glass of Alexander’s, where we stood...’

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Timely Meditation

By Richard O'Connell January 24, 2019

"I caught the clock red-handed stealing time and knew such thievery was nothing new..."

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Poetry

By Richard O'Connell September 27, 2018

"I tried to ride my Pegasus indoors, twisting and turning, bending over backwards..."

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Poetry

By Richard O'Connell June 7, 2018

In memory of Michael Potemra.

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Poetry

By Richard O'Connell May 24, 2018

"Finish the wine. Dawn’s but an eyelid of light opening..."

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IMITATION FROM THE CHINESE Ten thousand projects, Bitter tasks set; Five, ten, twenty . . . The years fly. No end to it. And the heart tires With no place to light; So much remorse, Barren regret. No end to ...

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Poetry

By Richard O'Connell January 5, 2018

A poem by Richard O'Connell.

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Poetry

By Richard O'Connell November 13, 2017

IN PLATO’S CAVE As lights in some cheap movie lit Reveal the filth in which we sit; And eyes around recoil in fright: In Plato’s cave we hate the light. But dream of being in ...