Due North

Exploring themes of migration and the search for fulfillment, this poem unfolds across twelve chapters, depicting the journeys of diverse characters such as migrant workers and returning soldiers. It reflects on historical population movements, particularly the 19th Century influx into northern manufacturing areas, intertwined with the author's own Irish ancestry. The work contrasts coldness and emptiness with the pursuit of warmth and hope, employing a blend of literal and lyrical language to highlight the significance of beginnings and the complexities of human experience.