Donations are essential to keep Write Out Loud going    

Christmas Day 1994

This month's poem was chosen by Peter Crompton, he says of it, "Incredible!"

Find out more about Sean and his work at http://www.writeoutloud.net/poets/seankavanagh

Christmas Day 1994

We stalk the wards Dr Davies and I,
Fixing what has gone awry,
Preparing for periodic paltry medical attendance,
A desert spell of festive bank holidays; Saturday; Sunday.

Before this day Michael had beamed ...

Read and leave comments (11)

 

Poem of the month

Richer, tomorrow

This month's poem was chosen by Sean Kavanagh who says of it, "It's a wonderful evocation of the devastation of chronic disease, and how writing verse can help you to overcome it."

Find out more about Phil and his work at http://www.writeoutloud.net/poets/philgolding

Richer, tomorrow

For that riche...

Read and leave comments (14)

 

Poem of the month

White Goods

This month's winner has been chosen by the first ever Poem of the Month winner, Clare Kirwan. Clare says, "It's a chatty, playful poem which teases and resonates on different levels... consumerism, c...

Read and leave comments (8)

 

Poem of the month

Electricity

Last month's poem of the month writer, Carol Thistlethwaite, has chosen this month's poem. Carol says, "I enjoy the linked flow of ideas and images. They don’t impose on readers but invite them to cr...

Read and leave comments (4)

 

Poem of the month

THE ALL-PURPOSE STARS

 
Last month's poem of the month writer, Hannah Kate, has chosen this month's poem.

 
Hannah says, "I really enjoy Steve's work, particularly his cut-and-paste technique. This poem says nothing bea...

Read and leave comments (5)

 

Poem of the month

sanderlings

Last month's poem of the month writer, Christine Bousfield, has chosen this month's poem. Christine says, "I like the energy, economy and strong sound patterning of this poem which reminds me a bit of...

Read and leave comments (5)

 

Poem of the month

Delauney's Dye

Last month's poem of the month writer, Pam Thompson, has chosen this month's poem.

 
Pam says, "This poem is a little gem: vivid, resonant, believable. Those 'pocket money colours' say it all. I l...

Read and leave comments (2)

 

Poem of the month

The Hare

Last month's poem of the month writer,Gaia Holmes, has chosen this month's poem. Gaia says,"I've chosen 'The Hare' as I love the sharpness and precision of the language. I love the clear, strong im...

Read and leave comments (9)

 

Poem of the month

I'd like to live in a French Film

Last month's poem of the month writer, Helen Shay, has chosen this month's poem. Helen says,"This is an expertly-crafted poem that appeals through its sensuous evocation of an imagined life, descri...

Read and leave comments (6)

 

Poem of the month

Letting-Go

Last month's poem of the month writer, Sally Jenkinson, has chosen this month's poem. Sally says, "It feels pretty ridiculous for little me to be trying to decide which poem of a lot of brilliant p...

Read and leave comments (6)

 

Poem of the month

Double negative

Last month's poem of the month writer,Catherine Smith, has chosen this month's poem. Catherine says,"I really loved Sally Jenkinson's poem, it is resonant, sexy, brave. Great stuff." Find out more...

Read and leave comments (2)

 

Poem of the month

Soul

Last month's poem of the month writer, Cath Nichols, has chosen this month's poem. Cath says,"Catherine Smith’s poem starts in a recognizable place (the religious door-to-door salesman) but then m...

Read and leave comments (6)

 

Poem of the month

Fear of Falling

Last month's poem of the month writer, Andy Hopkins, has chosen this month's poem. Andy says,"I really like its form in the opening stanza - with the rushed downward movement. I also like the shee...

Read and leave comments (0)

 

Poem of the month

Archive of Poem of the month articles View all subjects

RSS feed icon

This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.

Find out more Hide this message