The city and the city I lost two cities, lovely ones … – Elizabeth Bishop The city I love, the city has fallen,brought to its knees amid wreckage and mud.Across the four avenues sirens are calling. …
A poem for the 10th anniversary
Teaching poetry – Kate Clanchy article
I was recently sent a link to a gorgeous article in The Guardian written by Kate Clanchy: the story of The Very Quiet Foreign Girls poetry group. Having spent the weekend revisiting the deep pleasure of being a student (despite nearly dislocating myself trying not to butt in and teach over the top of poor …
Launched!
Some actual words when I’ve recovered. But for now, simply enjoy (as we did):
The Ministry of Sorrow
Build it of stone, of brick, of twisted metal. Build it of shattering masonry. Build it of glass. Build it of cards of condolence. Build it of tears. Build it of lives, of lies, of lying alone with the stone of absence filling your belly. Build it of stars. Build it of asphalt. Build it …
Invitation to a book launch – Leaving the Red Zone
Dear Poetry-lovers, James Norcliffe, Joanna Preston and the good people of Clerestory Press would like to invite you to A Very Important Party: When: 7 pm to 8.30 pm, Monday 29th February 2016 Where: The Laboratory, 17 West Belt, Lincoln (next door to the Library) Why: to celebrate the official launch of Leaving the Red Zone – …
Continue reading "Invitation to a book launch – Leaving the Red Zone"
A Dark Feathered Art 