Two poems by John Gohorry
Photo by Jonny Gios on Unsplash Lines in rock Words say waters flow rocks weather ferns wither winds blow times …
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‘Santa Maria del Popolo’ – a poem by Olivia Hodgson
Santa Maria del Popolo They are listening underfoot here, filigree-tongued and built with bones crowding from centuries of faltering tombs. Childhood …
‘Patwá’ – a poem by Gary Jude
Patwá When I was a young boy, Sundays spoke a strange tongue: Jesus and his gang of bells, the cry of …
Two poems by Ruth Beddow
Arrival I. Julie shouts from her second-floor window I HAVE THE COUNCIL ON SPEED DIAL IF YOU CAUSE ANY TROUBLE and …
After Catullus – three versions by Peter Jenkins
The bridge above the station – After Catullus 5 Hunger on their lips for living, for loving, they disregard the looks …
‘Talking at Breakfast’ – a poem by William Wootten
The below poem is taken from William Wootten’s new pamphlet, Looking at the Horsemen, published by New Walk Editions on 4th May. On …
‘Learning About Constellations’ – a poem by Saddiq Dzukogi
Poetry And, the much-loved public events series at King’s chaired by Professor of Poetry Ruth Padel, is teaming up with the Obsidian Foundation …
Four Bal Maidens – a sequence by Morag Smith
– Bal Maiden I – Morning Rain ‘I ain’t complaining’ she hugs herself in the thin light before the sun …
‘Swimming Lessons’ – a poem by Ariana Benson
Poetry And, the much-loved public events series at King’s chaired by Professor of Poetry Ruth Padel, is teaming up with the Obsidian Foundation – …
Two poems by Ion Corcos
A Magpie on a Downpipe I sweep white blossoms from the path, hard bristles unbending on each stroke; it is not …