Lays from the West

"Lays from the West" by M. A. Nicholl is a compilation of late 19th-century poems, expressing feelings and explores topics like affection, thinking about the past, the world around us, and wanting to go back home, especially concentrating on the loveliness and recollections of Ireland. The poems share deep feelings relating to sadness, memories, and the constant movement of time. The initial section introduces us to Nicholl's style, mixing bright images and deep feelings. The person in the poem thinks back about their homeland, Ireland, showing a real desire for its natural charm and quiet views, while reflecting on the strange flowers and different skies of their new home, highlighting memory, a connection to the past, and a sad feeling when comparing the beauty now with valued memories of their home.