poetry reviews

Michael Bartholomew-Biggs tries to keep up with Keith Howden’s poetry as it covers the landscape, the history and the people of the Lancashire Moors

Thomas Ovans is captivated by John Harvey’s skilful evocation of fond memories

Pamela Johnson identifies resistance and celebration as the keynotes of Kathy Pimlott’s new collection

Rosie Jackson digs into the foundations of an inventive and mysterious chapbook by Helen Ivory

Alex Josephy appreciates the quiet and steadfast sincerity of Elizabeth Hare’s poetry

Stephen Claughton examines a very personal new collection by Rosie Johnston and considers how it has grown out of her previous books

D A Prince is won over by Jane Kirwan’s evocative poems of village life

Rosie Johnston enjoys a collection of ekphrastic poetry by Derek Sellen

Stuart Henson recommends a budgie’s-eye view of Brexit as set down by John Gohorry

Kevin Saving is pleased to observe Alison Brackenbury’s poetry continuing to reach new heights.

Rosie Johnston appreciates the enthusiasm and energy in Fiona Sinclair’s latest collection

Norbert Hirschhorn reflects on form and style in a major collection of Marilyn Hacker’s poetry