They’re working on that spy plane again; first the scrapy sounds of sanding – on and on it goes, all morning, and now they’re rolling something that sounds like a skateboard along the dining room wall. The sporty one arrives home and starts to unload the camera equipment from the boot of his Fiat Punto […]
There is no proof that I exist beyond the mess I’ve made of the house and garden, and a few texts on my mobile phone. I will leave this world lightly – barely a fingerprint will remain. Even children move on – as if all those day in, day outs were only a blink – […]
(after Warsan Shire) 1) Because the gaps are bigger than the words either side. 2) Because the surface is so slippery. 3) Because you once said the adverts were more interesting than the programmes. 4) Because I can never be sure you will answer. 5) Because there is always somebody at your door. 6) Because […]
I have a couple of readings coming up in June and July: 9th June – Past, Present & Future: a poetry conversation 9featuring Julia Webb, Tom Sastry and Suzannah Evans. Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/past-present-future-a-poetry-conversation-tickets-337323302077 13th June – Cafe Writers with Julia Webb and Sue Burge (and open mic) Ticket link here: https://www.cafewriters.co.uk/ 4th July – I […]
Self as water boatman Self on top deck of open top bus, smiling Self in purple hot pants and Bay City Rollers socks Self with hockey stick in full school colours Self on bottom rung of ladder, carrying shears Self very thin in stripy bikini, arms round two other girls Self in waders, fishing Self […]
Writing the Personal This will be a four week course via email with an optional critique element. The course will follow the same format as my previous online courses – each week you will receive a lesson plan with writing prompts and links to poems to read. There may be an optional facebook group for […]
Online Book Launch
This month’s big news is that my new poetry collection the telling is being released.
(1) the body does not consider your feelings the body demands this and that demands, demands, commands (2) the body – unbroken wall of light the body – oh sun and rain—the gloriousness of weather on skin body – blame and guilt in equal measure the body shrinking into itself in shame the body – […]
Writing Retreat: I am planning a Poetry Play Day on Saturday 12th March 10.30 – 4.30 (on Zoom). Max 12 places. Cost is £35 (4 places at £15 for those on low income). This will be a writing packed day and a chance to have some fun poetry. We will be doing a mixture of […]