ABOUT | poetrypip

About Me

Born PHILLIP MICHAEL CALLAGHAN on 15th August 1981 in Walsgrave, Coventry, I’ve always been drawn to the beauty of language and storytelling. From an early age, poetry became my way of capturing moments, emotions, and dreams. Over the past 15 years, I’ve written and collected a large body of personal work, touching on themes of love, life, loss, seasons, nature, and the stars that light our night-time sky. I’ve always tried to write in a way that opens the door for the reader to imagine beyond their own reality.

One chance encounter on social media led to something life-changing. After posting a poem online, it caught the attention of one of my favourite artists, Phillip Presswood. He asked me to write lyrics to a composition he was working on, and naturally I said yes. That moment birthed “I Will Reach to You,” followed by Autumn Stars, This December Day, and Lullaby — all featured on the album Beauty For Ashes, available on iTunes.

Working alongside Presswood also gave me the unique opportunity to record covers of some of my favourite Enya songs — an artist who has long inspired me creatively and spiritually. My admiration for Enya’s music eventually blossomed into something much more: I am now the founder of The Enya Archive, an independent and extensive fan project that showcases individual artifacts from my personal Enya collection — one of the largest of its kind. From rare and international releases to printed memorabilia, the archive is a labour of love aimed at preserving and celebrating her legacy.

Every part of my life is shaped by a passion for art, music, memory, and imagination — and I’m always exploring new ways to share that with others.