Summer links from the archive

Here are some links from my archive to keep you going while I summon the energy and wherewithal to get … More

Lifesaving Poems: Kath McKay’s ‘Father’s Day, 1970’

I am taking a break from writing brand new blog posts over the summer. Instead of posting new work I … More

During the Christmas period I am reposting some old posts from my archive. Wishing all my readers a very … More

Now that we have finally had one in the UK, I found myself wondering recently how many of my Lifesaving Poems choices … More

Father’s Day 1970 This is the day my father lets us sleep, then brings us tea in bed. The sun … More