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Tag: Drafting Poems

Packing to leave

‘Passport?’ ‘Yes.’ ‘Flight info?’ ‘Yes.’ ‘Euros?’ ‘Yes.’ ‘Underpants?’ The book glares at me. ‘What do you take me for?’ ‘It … More

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The poem is cross with me

The poem is not happy. It glares up at me, its eyes spitting fury. ‘How dare you take me in … More

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How’s the poetry going?

Sometimes people, including poets, ask me how my writing is going. The difference between a poet and a non-poet asking … More

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