On the Light Side of Darkness

Noras poetry is a glimpse into life . She provides us with insights into realities we sometimes miss. Her poetry reflects the beautiful, terrible, and transcendent moments. She invites us to look deeply and enjoy.. Teresa Logan, Ph.D, Executive Coach, Cincinnati, Ohio. . Whether she is describing a bridge in her native Ireland, coffee berries in Ethiopia, or a dusty hamlet in West Texas, Nora Mahon Olivares brings to the scene a keen eye and a flowing pen. Her energetic and often exuberant images invite the reader on an interior journey that encompasses millennial life in all its twists and tangles: homelessness in the midst of wealth, the solace of family life and friendship, antifeminism in the church, the pure pleasure of an early morning walk, catastrophes of wind and weather, the quiet pathos of ageing. On the Light Side of Darkness is a work to be read and savored.. . Carol Coffee Reposa, Poet, San Antonio, Texas