Unpredictable, obscure, and ever intriguing, the autobiography of the prolific Dundalk poet is a genuine page turner, vividly illustrating journeys from brokenness to wholeness, while making sense of the world, one's role in it, and the point of existence. Although at times questioning, and doubtful of religion's role, and credibility, Connolly's journey of personal spiritualism brings him from apartment to eventual atonement with Creator, and creation. The Sixth Lantern demonstrates not only is Connolly a poet of great vision, and volume, but also a masterful, innovative writer.

Brendan Connolly's latest collection of poems, comprising of his most recent writing, inspired by the magpie, with its feathers of black, blue, and white. The magpie might serve as a symbol of Saint Francis, channel of peace, grace or goodness. There is a dark side, doubt, despair and hatred, and as channels we seek to bring the bright feathers of faith, hope and love.