James J. Murray

James J. Murray

About James J. Murray

I am originally from Ireland. I arrived in New York in my late teens and have lived here for over 30 years. I travel back occasionally. I enjoy fly fishing and being outdoors. I'm not a writer nor a poet however I enjoy writing nonsensical rhymes about different things that usually amount to nonsense - but it’s fun! And a big thank you to anyone who reads them.

In my poem "A Catskill Spring Astream” the first line and the first part of the second line should be “Gentle rain upon relent, emits a fresh and earthy scent
A current swirls and then commits” For some reason I can’t seem to edit it.

    Poems by James J. Murray

  • An Ocean Birth

    • Published: April 11, 2025

    in Ocean Poems

    Bestir in me an ocean birth where starfish twinkle bright in mirth
    And crooner whales who fancy chance invite the mermaids out to dance
    Where seahorses number in their scores will pull my coral carriage fore
    And maiden sea-nymphs take my hand and set me on a coral stand

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  • An Ode To Clover Boo

    • Published: April 7, 2025

    in Rhyming Poems

    Who else but Clover Boo
    Could make her daddy swoon and woo
    And get him in the kitchen too
    Where all her treats lie there in view

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  • Acceptance

    • Published: April 4, 2025

    in Alone Poems

    Or smother me in wilding meadows
    That wave their awe in flowering yellows
    Those fragrant tides of florets wide
    Allow a gentle soul abide

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    Another wonderful poem. Well done, very best wishes, Ann.

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  • Clover Takes A Trip

    • Published: March 23, 2025

    in Humorous Poems

    Clover will play when daddy's away and mischief is clear in her eye
    She hops off the bed, she lands on her head - suddenly all is awry!

    She's startled and woke with a horrible poke by a donkey with long yellow teeth

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    Thank you ANN for your nice comment. A lot of these just come of the top of my head without a lot of thought, although in "Blessed" it is heart felt and considered. I know it's dark but apt I...

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  • Blessed

    • Published: March 11, 2025

    in Short Poems

    Shaped and baked near whipping post, Father, Son and Holy Ghost
    Lords creation at first glance, now becomes a heinous stance
    Without method style or grace, prearrangement takes its place
    Love, hate, joy and pain now conspire an epic feign

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  • James J. Murray, Sleepy Hollow/Ossining, New York
  • 1 week ago

Thank you ANN for your nice comment. A lot of these just come of the top of my head without a lot of thought, although in "Blessed" it is heart felt and considered. I know it's dark but apt I feel considering where I come from and what I witnessed during that time.

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  • James J. Murray, Sleepy Hollow/Ossining, New York
  • 2 weeks ago

I loved this! It evokes mixed emotions of calm, anxiety and solitude.

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  • James J. Murray, Sleepy Hollow/Ossining, New York
  • 1 month ago

Your poem is touching and poignant, Ann! I know that empty hollow feeling - its not easy

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  • James J. Murray, Sleepy Hollow/Ossining, New York
  • 1 month ago

Thanks, Ann! I enjoy and have been reading yours also.

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  • James J. Murray, Sleepy Hollow/Ossining, New York
  • 2 months ago

Thank you, Ann! For your comment. I'm so glad you liked it.

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