“Her talent as a storyteller with an unparalleled lyric sensibility imparts a sense of wonder…”

— Laura Theis how to extricate yourself (2020 Brian Dempsey Memorial Prize)

Poetry

JC Niala has been published by amongst others Peripheries, The Lamp, The Poetry School. Join this poetic voyage, where the power of words meets the heart of social transformation, and where every stanza is a step toward a better world.

Poetry is not just art – it can also be a catalyst for change.

Commissioning poetry from JC Niala is a bespoke experience tailored to you. Whether you desire personalised verses for a special occasion, a corporate event, a new building or any other purpose close to your heart, JC's pen is ready to bring your thoughts to life. There's no fixed fee for the poem(s), the cost of the commission depends on the nature of your request. Each piece is meticulously crafted, ensuring that it resonates with your intended message or sentiment. You are welcome to fill out JC’s contact form with your ideas, themes, or concepts, and let the collaboration begin.

JC offers feedback sessions on your poetry through The Poetry Society

Commissioning Poetry from JC Niala

Welcome to JC’s poetry corner:

There is a place where the foxes go
soft soil tended by worms
cubs nestle in discarded gloves
that once excavated life from rubble.

Signs of where fingers have placed
pulled, proffered offerings
of tight capsules of energy
drawn to the light magnetic force

that bounces off sky high shards of glass.

Here where each individual love gives way to a greater love
United in chaotic order.

If you can weave between
the concrete beanstalks
dropping crumbs of volume
on the pavement
so we will arrive in the silence
that rises to greet you through
lilac's scent.

If you can promise that you
will let the gardens speak
allow a giant cowslip
or peony in her glory
to sing into your eyes.

Then pilgrim, together we will find
the cities sacred heart
ventricular wall marking
season's beats.

Three generations
steeped in
Soil.

Names

people on this earth

the stars and the seas

sail the comets

journey into uncertain planets

portals & create a paradise as

reflected by an endless moon

wrapped in a kikoi sky

will crumble into ochre