Tag: poetry
Wild Geese (Poem)
It has such deep meaning, especially when feeling lost or not part of anything.
Four Small Elegies (poems)
When terrible things are happening in the world, Margaret Atwood’s poetry helps me to face them.
Posted in Book Reviews, GWL Recommends, Reading Ideas
Also tagged Canada, Highland clearances, Margaret Atwood, Scotland, Scottish Highlands
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The Creel (poem)
Beautiful Scottish imagery illuminating the burden on women.
Posted in Book Reviews, GWL Recommends, Reading Ideas
Also tagged Kathleen Jamie, women
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Late October (poem)
Late October is a great poem describing autumn, what colours, what sounds and drama.
Posted in Book Reviews, GWL Recommends, Reading Ideas
Also tagged Maya Angelou, nature, relationships
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Sixty Women Poets
This made me fall in love with poetry and learn how to read it.
Rhyme for a Reason
Join GWL staff, volunteers and writers in sharing poetry that has inspired you or relates to you or your life.
Posted in Events
Also tagged Learning at GWL, Lifelong Learning Blog, mental health, well-being
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An Evening with Jackie Kay and Suzanne Bonnar
The award winning author Jackie Kay made a welcome return to Glasgow Women’s Library to launch her latest work, “The Lamplighter”.
Posted in Past Events
Also tagged book launch, Jackie Kay, play, Suzanne Bonnar, The Lamplighter
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Calling All Poets
I received a letter this morning from Mslexia, their 2008 poetry competition deadline for entries is the 25 April so if anyone wants to have work put forward you should check out their website for the guidelines, www.mslexia.co.uk Also, the theme for the New Writing to be published in their issue 39 is “Bugs” and [...]
