Poems by Achill Island writer Anne Kelly. This section contains poems about Achill and other subjects, written by Achill Island native Anne Kelly. Use the links below to return to the poems index page or the daily poem from Achill Island.

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Archive of poems by Anne Kelly

Assaulted

The small child
cowers
in pure terror.

Blows reign
on her naked head
and body.

Kick, punch,
hit, thump,
assault, smash!

Rage
has catapulted
her mother
beyond reason.

Do not condemn
the poor, demented woman.
But pity the child.

Beaten,
she cringes
in numb fear

crouching in mortal dread.
Ever terrified
better dead.

by Anne Kelly

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