The bombed cathedral

One of the touchstones that I would add to those I blogged about last week is a marvellous section from … More

Leap before you look

The problem with having had the gleam is that for it to mean anything, work has to ensue. I hate … More

When someone asks me am I working on something, I never really know what to say. I want to answer … More

Just over a year ago I wrote a blog post talking about my ‘tired frame of mind’ and intention to … More

The Fear of Poetry In this moment when we facehorizons and conflicts widerthan ever before, we want our resources,the ways … More

I have walked into the grief. I have walked into brave space, mine and others’. I have sat in … More

Courage It is in the small things we see it. The child’s first step, as awesome as an earthquake. … More

Young Poets’ Stories project update: Today we add a reading resources for young poets page to the Young Poets’ Stories website. … More

Struggling I haven’t had time to stand and fart recently, and you’re wanting me to work on a relationship? That … More