An Ocean Called Hope

From the windswept Famine Trail of Ireland to the starlit skies of the Southern Hemisphere, this collection by S.C. Flynn explores places and the memories they evoke. In 'Memory and Promise', Flynn retraces the footsteps of his ancestors along the Famine Trail, weaving reflections on the meaning of diaspora. 'Grains' takes us to small-town Australia, evoking the textures of a childhood shaped by its landscapes. Finally, 'Twelve Views of the Southern Cross' offers vivid impressions of the countries bridging Australia and Ireland, from the Pacific to South America. A rich tapestry of experience and heritage, these poems invite readers to journey across time, place, and memory.

'...his imagery catches the

imagination off-guard...'

'Flynn's pen strikes the page like flint,

stoking the fire of hope within.'

- The Observer

S.C. Flynn was born of Irish origin in a small Australian town and now lives in Dublin. His poetry has been published in many magazines around the world. His poetry collection The Colour of Extinction was be published by Renard Press in September 2024.Flynn's poetry focuses in part on the natural environment and in part on psychological states, as well as exploring what it means to be returning diaspora Irish. An Ocean Called Hope is the fruit of many years of writing and life experience, including living in various countries.He has been a nature lover ever since being surrounded by all kinds of creatures in country Australia. S.C. Flynn is also a lifetime jazz musician and singer, having grown up in a musical family. He is married to an Italian and speaks Italian fluently. An obsessive reader, Flynn has always been very happy when surrounded by books.

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