The Poet & His Poetry
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In July 1998 Ian’s poem "Please, Please. Let There Be No More", a heartfelt plea for a permanent end to the violence in Northern Ireland
Here Ian tells us a little about the reason behind his rhyme, and the goals he endeavours to achieve.
“Probably like many people, I simply yearned to do something to change this world for the better. And poetry is one medium I feel I can successfully use to achieve this goal, welcoming the opportunity poetry gives me to put my innermost thoughts on the issues I feel most strongly about into writing.
Poetry can serve to entertain, educate, encourage, uplift, challenge or move the reader, in some cases bringing a smile to their faces, in others, evoking a tear. I always have some of these goals in mind each time I write, in all cases aiming to bring a constructive and positive message.
As my writing collection grew, so too did my desire to publish a collection of my writings.
As a Christian, I was saddened by the hopelessness and depression felt by many people in what can often be a cruel, lonely world.
And I wished to encourage others in a positive and life-enhancing way, and to provide tangible assistance to a worthy cause through the raising of funds from the sale of the book.
So, was born - "Touching Hearts" my first publication.
As a Christian, my ultimate example is the Lord Jesus Christ, who “went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil …” (Acts10:38 ). Whilst I cannot impart physical healing, yet under the blessing of a gracious and loving God, my writing may indeed minister healing of an emotional and spiritual kind.
True Christianity, though, is more than mere words alone, it is also about belief in action, it is about “doing good.” All proceeds from the sale of “Touching Hearts” are in aid of The Blind Centre forNorthern Ireland
I genuinely believe my gift of poetry to be a God-given one, and it is to Him that I give all the glory. Even should my poems lack literary polish, yet I feel if they can touch hearts, and encourage some soul to reach higher, then my efforts have not been in vain.
I have been partially sighted since birth. My disability and the struggles I have faced as I grew up have birthed within me the desire to do something to change this world for the better, plus a determination to achieve something beyond the norm, and I feel the medium of poetry is the true key to this.
It is my earnest and heartfelt prayer that these simple poetic messages would be an inspiration and a blessing to the hearts of readers worldwide.”
Here Ian tells us a little about the reason behind his rhyme, and the goals he endeavours to achieve.
“Probably like many people, I simply yearned to do something to change this world for the better. And poetry is one medium I feel I can successfully use to achieve this goal, welcoming the opportunity poetry gives me to put my innermost thoughts on the issues I feel most strongly about into writing.
Poetry can serve to entertain, educate, encourage, uplift, challenge or move the reader, in some cases bringing a smile to their faces, in others, evoking a tear. I always have some of these goals in mind each time I write, in all cases aiming to bring a constructive and positive message.
As my writing collection grew, so too did my desire to publish a collection of my writings.
As a Christian, I was saddened by the hopelessness and depression felt by many people in what can often be a cruel, lonely world.
And I wished to encourage others in a positive and life-enhancing way, and to provide tangible assistance to a worthy cause through the raising of funds from the sale of the book.
So, was born - "Touching Hearts" my first publication.
As a Christian, my ultimate example is the Lord Jesus Christ, who “went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil …” (Acts
True Christianity, though, is more than mere words alone, it is also about belief in action, it is about “doing good.” All proceeds from the sale of “Touching Hearts” are in aid of The Blind Centre for
I genuinely believe my gift of poetry to be a God-given one, and it is to Him that I give all the glory. Even should my poems lack literary polish, yet I feel if they can touch hearts, and encourage some soul to reach higher, then my efforts have not been in vain.
I have been partially sighted since birth. My disability and the struggles I have faced as I grew up have birthed within me the desire to do something to change this world for the better, plus a determination to achieve something beyond the norm, and I feel the medium of poetry is the true key to this.
It is my earnest and heartfelt prayer that these simple poetic messages would be an inspiration and a blessing to the hearts of readers worldwide.”
Ian Caughey is a Northern Ireland civil servant from Banbridge, County Down, and he has been writing inspirational poetry for the last ten years. Ian’s other interests include music; travel; amateur photography; and enjoying Oriental cuisine!