Gemstones

About the Book

Gemstones is an adventure on the journey through life, full of observations, philosophical meanderings and enlightening descriptions of life, death, love and hate. This selection of poetry reflects feelings and images of modern life. Some times sad, sometimes funny and often thought provoking; this poetry was written in Wales with its rain, coasts, mountains and its long history of creative arts. 

About the Author

Hilda Moriarty is a parent, her four children are referred to as 'gemstones' in the title poem. She is also a grand parent, teacher and poet. She has spent  most of her life in South Wales, where she has developed a profound respect for her Celtic heritage. This is reflected in the poems she writes, which have  been written along the way, through a full and busy life, in moments of reflection and pondering amid the beautiful setting of the Welsh landscape.