Colin Mercer’s brilliantly insightful poetry, For Irish Eyes: Poetic Experiences from Ireland, is a collection of a man’s experiences, perceptions, and musings.  

Mercer presents the reader with a treasure of snapshots—from everyday occurrences to joyous, sad, and traumatic events—set among the lush countryside of Ireland. 

Join him on a walk through the heathers along the coast and experience the sights, sounds and smells where “every morning is delivered new within a package of frosted dew.”  Look through Irish eyes to feel a child’s near-death experience, a betrayal of human trust, a soothing conversation with a wise old man at his countryside cottage. 

Mercer’s verse, peppered with a lively, rhythmic voice, brings vivid imagery to the mind’s eye.   As an artist splashes color on a canvas, this poet uses situations as a backdrop and happenings as his palette to present a masterpiece of life experiences, folklore, and legendary tales.   

For Irish Eyes will become a treasured compilation that will have a permanent place in your library and in your heart.

About the Author

Colin T. Mercer is a poet and writer.  Mr. Mercer grew up in “The Village area” of South Belfast, Northern Ireland.  He is currently working on a second volume of poetry and a collection of short stories.  He lives with his partner, Sabine, at the County Down coast.