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The annual prize, run by The Moth, which celebrates its 15th birthday this month, has been judged in the past by Michael Morpurgo and Roger McGough, and shines a much-needed light on poetry ...
3. Roger McGough Roger McGough introduces and reads some of his best-known poems for children, including 'First day at school' and 'Didgeridoo'. 4. Jackie Kay ...
I want people who don’t like poetry to read my poems and enjoy them and think, ‘oh, maybe I do like poetry’ — Siobhan Flynn Unsuccessful Dates #1 - by Siobhan Flynn ...
The NEA grant gave voice, honor and power to an audience of poets who nurtured the gift and returned it to society. May it be ever thus.
Entertainment ‘It’s impossible to like poetry and not like Seamus Heaney’ - Frank Skinner on lifelong love of verse ahead of Heaney HomePlace visit David Roy chats to top comedian Frank ...
One might say that Montgomery originated an Irish form of jazz-inspired sound poetry distinguished by its polyphony. The seven poems in terminal 1 are the mark of his poetic achievement.
On the art of observationWhat I found, in reading the interview, were some comments he made about titling his poems but also, along the way, two or even three possible answers to why he wrote. About ...
Understanding poetry How to understand rhythm in poetry Learn about rhythm in poetry and how it can be used as device which has an effect on the reader.
This event occured in June 2025. If you're looking for a upcoming event, try the links below: View more events at St-Swithuns-Church View more events at Worcester Search for "These Wicked Rivers" ...
Salma Abdin – Denny 2025 Poetry Slam (Abdin credited her peers and teachers for encouraging her to write and share her uniquely “silly” poem, an ode to Chipotle Mexican Grill, which drew a ...