This book is compiled in memory of Bryan Henry Kelly who died in the summer of 2023, to celebrate his creativity. It consists of an eclectic mix of poems and aphorisms, composed by Bryan over the years, complimented by images that he also designed himself.
The title of the book, Saudade – The Sweet Thorn of the Unhappy, comes from the Portuguese word ‘saudade’, which means bitter-sweet and is indicative of the topics and themes throughout the book.
Bryan Henry Kelly was born in Dublin, where he lived with his family. He also travelled extensively throughout Europe, which inspired a lot of his poetry and shaped his artwork.
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