Beith

As promised, here's some of my favourite previously unpublished experimental writing.  It's from a collection called The Unfinished Dream, which I submitted for my MA final dissertation.  The collection is structured around the seasonal cycles and the ogham alphabet, so I'll be posting regular extracts throughout the year at the appropriate times.  And if you're interested, … Continue reading Beith

Navratri Poem

Nine-line Navratri poem: a collage of ideas, words and pictures [a dialogue with Bhanu Kapil] The pungent smell of my hot thick blood                             poured over knotted limbs                             … Continue reading Navratri Poem

(Soma)tic Poetry

[*This post contains explicit language and references to sexual violence*] This week in our Experimental Writing class, we've been working with some (Soma)tic Poetry ideas by CA Conrad from the book A Beautiful Marsupial Afternoon (Wave Books, 2012). (Soma)tic Poetry is designed to open up our creativity by stepping outside the realms of 'normal' writing practice, … Continue reading (Soma)tic Poetry