poetry reviews

Mat Riches discovers there is something magical about Mike Barlow’s latest pamphlet

Carla Scarano considers an anthology by six distinguished women poets

Kate Noakes considers a well- balanced chapbook from Rebecca Cullen

D A Prince appreciates the subtle way in which the two parts of Carol DeVaughn’s collection fit together

Stephen Claughton admires the tenth and final collection from Alistair Elliot, a poet who remained productive and inventive throughout his career

Alex Josephy finds that David Stone’s poetry requires – but repays – some effort on the reader’s part

Julie Hogg is impressed by the unorthodox but skilfully crafted poetry of Lisa Kelly

Maxine Linnell feels a personal engagement with Sue Dymoke’s poetry

Alwyn Marriage finds both frankness and joy in poems from Ann Gray’s prize-winning pamphlet

Neil Fulwood considers Edward Mackinnon’s forceful poetic dissection of 75 years of war

John Forth appreciates the sense of knowledge and information worn lightly that runs through the poetry of Tony Roberts

Rosie Johnston finds Nancy Mattson’s poetry moves with seemingly effortless elegance while carrying a huge variety of subjects and voices