Poem of the Month

Mankind vs The Natural World in Michael Stewart’s ‘The Man’
Mankind vs The Natural World in Michael Stewart’s ‘The Man’
The Man by Michael Stewart The Man took Dog from his den. First he castrated him, then he caged him, put a noose around his neck, chopped his tail off,... Read more...
Humanity and Home in Safia Khan’s ‘Fresh Off the Boat’
Humanity and Home in Safia Khan’s ‘Fresh Off the Boat’
I first met Safia Khan at an event at Northern Quarter in Huddersfield. The first thing I noticed was a calm kindness that surrounded her. When she climbed on stage,... Read more...
Grief, Englishness and penalties: Ralph Dartford’s ‘England’s Dreaming’
Grief, Englishness and penalties: Ralph Dartford’s ‘England’s Dreaming’
I was telling Gareth Southgateonly this morning aboutthe convenienceof having my weekly train ticket on my phone. He said that I had madea sensible choice. He was also pleasedthat I... Read more...
A Look at Nick Allen's 'Hill Fog'
A Look at Nick Allen's 'Hill Fog'
walking the loose cross-stitch / of tracks that mesh this hillsidepushing through the seaweed / heavy cling of brackena jogger emerges from mist / disappears as if pulled under  ... Read more...
Steve Ely's Fascinating Approach to Expressionist Poetry
Steve Ely's Fascinating Approach to Expressionist Poetry
The poet Steve Ely has, for quite some time now, been working on various projects that bring the landscape of the natural world to life. Orasaigh came about through procrastination... Read more...
The subtle flood in Kayleigh Campbell’s ‘The Body Knows’
The subtle flood in Kayleigh Campbell’s ‘The Body Knows’
I really do think that I’m someone who reads with their heart before their head. That’s not to say I don’t think about the texts I read – of course... Read more...