From menstruation to mothers and menopause, nothing is off limits in Susan Darlington’s new poetry collection.
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Baudelaire, Softbois and the Spleen
In the midst of these strange and unprecedented times, one constant remains: the indie softboi… and he’s got something in common with 19th century poet, Charles Baudelaire.
Harpy Interviews: Rosie Hilton
Harpy chats to Rosie Hilton about her creative process, the impact of gender identity on her work and the power of poetry as both personal exploration and instigator of social change.
“I am not fixed and there is nothing to mend” – Chérie Taylor Battiste launches Lioness
Lit by the golden glow of fairy lights in a snug back room at The Tetley, Chérie Taylor Battiste performs poetry from her new book, Lioness…
Poem: Taken to Church
Written by Justina Carmen Aina, ‘Taken to Church’ is a poetic retelling of a spiritual revelation happening in an unexpected space.
The End of a Friend: a Poem
As we muddle through adulthood, we uproot for new cities, new jobs and ambitions. Inevitably our relationships change, but while some fade out quietly, leaving others to flourish in their place, there are still those which leave an ache of absence.