Crann na beatha Stories and Poetry

Cead Míle FailtéWelcome to Crann na Beatha Short Stories and Poetry for Nov. 24th, 2023I have returned with another episode with fictional stories and poetry for everyone.Just to remind you, this once a week podcast is available to listen to in nearly every podcast platform out there. Also in my web site at Crann na beath and now crann na beatha on YouTube.Subscriptions are free but I do have a donations tab on the rss.com webpage, and on my website at www.crann-na-beatha.com. Consider a paid subscription here as well. I appreciate all tokens of support for my efforts to bring these stories and poems to you.I am of Irish descent and a self-professed Seanchaí, an Irish storyteller. Come sit with me under crann na beatha, the village oak tree, as I read some stories and poems to you.I have five short stories and poems for you this week. First up, is the second part of the environmental story I started from the Substack writer last week. Then a couple of political pieces, a story about racism, and an ode to Palestine and Ukraine. Next, I have a bit of a thriller, and lastly, another poem from our favorite poet from Bulgaria.Here are this weeks stories and poetry that I read for the podcast.A Love Letter to SamPlease come.By 🌬️Mitch in Medium.comNext, a poem dedicated to the Palestinians, Ukrainians and all of the other peoples around the world suffering from the devastations of war right now.Finding relief, just like you.What can I do when feeling so sad and helpless?By Ella de Jong in Medium.comThe Sound of a ToasterBy tjcharvat in Medium.comJust a VerseA bitter-sweet feelingBy Mariana Busarova in Medium.comI didn’t have any science fiction or ghostly scary stories this week but it’s good to change things up. Mitch’s story, A Love letter to Sam, is very close to reality in Texas right now. It may not be fiction for much longer.I hope I was able to bring some enjoyment with this weeks selection. Let me know what you think or make an offering of one of your stories or poetry. I am always looking for more.Until next week, SlaintéT. Ó Domhnaill — Gaelic StorytellerThank you for reading Crann na beatha. This post is public so feel free to share it.Crann na beatha is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit todomhnaill.substack.com/subscribe