Poetry
St Nicholas Chapel, Għargħur
how can I make of this vacant space
a place of rest?
it’s just a room where stone must speak
of finitude
beyond it is the summons of the sea –
yet I chance upon this chapel,
sit alone and shut my eyes –
to fill them there’s an intimate
infinity.
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The Chapel was originally built in the 16 century
Maria Grech Ganado
Maria Grech Ganado (b.1943) has won National Book Prizes for 4 of her 8 poetry collections in Maltese or English, has been published in English in the USA, UK, Australia and Cyprus, as well as in translation to 15 other languages. In 2005 she coorganised an international seminar (RE-VISIONS) with LAF (Literature Across Frontiers) and Inizjamed in Malta. She has been awarded by the State, the University of Malta and her hometown, Floriana. Maria has 3 children and 3 grandchildren.