after Mark Halliday Because of the writing days. And because The discovery will not happen on its own, unprompted, … More
Tag: The Poetry Business
To Michael Laskey
Dear Michael I picked up your book the other day and wanted to tell you how much I am enjoying … More
Lifesaving Poems: Catherine Smith’s ‘How It All Started’
How It All Started Do you know this dream? An exam room full of neat, serious girls, your lucky gonk … More
Lifesaving Poems: Mandy Sutter’s ‘Caring for the Environment’
Caring for the EnvironmentIn Wonderland, they say ‘Drink Me’but in Leeds they shoulder the bin asidesaying ‘Take me to the … More
Lifesaving Poems: Ian McMillan’s ‘On The Impossibility of Staying Alive’
On the Impossibility of Staying Alive They have found a new moon; it stands on my shoulder. They call it … More
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