UCU Strike: a list of poems about work

Today was not a normal day of work for me. Instead of teaching my amazing students, I chose to participate … More

The blanket

Though you may disappear, you’re not forgotten hereAnd I will say to you, I will do what I can do … More

It’s been a while, hasn’t it? You are close at hand yet very far away. So long since I have … More

from A New Guide 7 Look at this arch. It is part of a building more than seven hundred years old. … More

What Work Is We stand in the rain in a long line waiting at Ford Highland Park. For work. You … More

Every September is the same. I pack a bag for work, set off into the still warm sunshine, and wonder … More

Don’t Think About A White Horse Coming closer, he turns out to be you – or nearly. Once you … More

‘Was it good?’ the book says. ‘Was what good?’ ‘What you’ve been up to,’ the book says. ‘When?’ ‘You know … More

Though you may disappear, you’re not forgotten here And I will say to you, I will do what I can … More

If you’re not enough without the gold medal, you’ll never be enough with it. – John Candy, Cool Runnings I did not … More

There was no mention of more sex or bungee jumps. A palliative nurse who has counselled the dying in their … More