Michael Longley

**Forget It (U2079353)** · 23-01-25, 16:47

Really sad to lose such a treasure
Two pieces from the Guardian:

Part of a gifted generation of writers from Northern Ireland, Longley also gave years of service to the province’s arts council

Belfast poet of exceptional poise and eloquence – but with a sardonic streak to temper his technical accomplishment

**french frank** · 23-01-25, 19:14

"The deaths of children – always “innocent victims” – epitomise the shame of political violence."

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