Crann na beatha Stories and Poetry Newsletter

Cead Fáilte romhat! is é do bheathaWelcome once again to Crann na beatha Short Stories and Poetry for March 1st, 2024I am Terrance Ó Domhnaill, your Irish scéalaí and I am back again to read you more stories and poems from Medium writers.This week, I have three stories, and two poems for everyone. The first is the fifth chapter of the ongoing story From Beyond the Water Wall, A cute alien story, two poems that will make you think about life a little, a fictional dystopian future story that reminds me a little of my book, Fugitives in a New United States and chapter fourteen of the Sanctuary story.So gather round and let me read to you for a bit as you relax under the Crann na beatha, the tree of life.I added the advertisement in the middle of the podcast so you can refill your cup before sitting down for the second poem and the rest of the stories.Once again, I remind readers that the selections are from Medium writers and as such are paywalled by the authors, unless they have that special link that enables non-subscribers to read them in their entirety.Here is the list of this weeks stories and poems.From Beyond the Water WallChapter 5/26 — Ducks at the BeachDon WoodbyWe Have an Alien for You“Todd was still hoping it would turn out to be a disfigured cow.”Rayne SanningWe Wore Our Rose Coloured GlassesWhen we bought the old boat and restored it’s soulCatherine OceanoThe Revelations of RavensA poemTom KaneSquishing Sacred CowsA fairy taleMichael CampiSanctuary — The Cabin is SurroundedChapter 14 — Bertha attempts to seize control and oust Dorian’s family and friends.Robert G. Longpré [he / him] Go raibh maith agat. Thank you for listening to the show today. I hope you enjoyed the variety of stories and poems again this week. Maybe one of them might touch your heart a little.Please return again next week for another episode of Crann na Beatha Stories and Poetry.As a Seanchaí, I want to continue to delight you with a story or a poem that may bring you a smile or make you think a little after we part for the day. As I say good bye this week, I wish to leave you with this Irish blessing as you go about your day. "Long-life and fair health to you - Saol fada agus breac-sláinte chugat." "Slán go fóill - goodbye for now".T. Ó Domhnaill - Gaelic SeanchaíThank 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