Poetry review – ALIGHTING IN TIME: Alwyn Marriage explores and enjoys the distinctive language and worldview in Lynne Wycherley’s new collection
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Poetry review – THE LEFT-HANDED SNIPER: John Forth commends Alan Dixon’s ability to be outrageously funny while never losing sight of the possible presence of tragedy
Poetry review – MORGENSTERN’S MAGIC: Rosie Johnston examines the poems of Christian Morgenstern in a new translation by Timothy Adès
Poetry review – NUDE AGAINST A ROCK: John Forth admires Robert Hamberger’s ability to convey both joy and pain during his exploration of human vulnerability
Poetry review – MY DEEP AND GORGEOUS THIRST: Sue Wallace-Shaddad admires Ellen McAteer’s use of imagery and metaphor in the construction of this powerful collection
Poetry review – SALT AND SNOW: Rennie Halstead finds universal insights in this very personal collection by Naomi Foyle
Poetry review – BREAKING A MARE: Pat Edwards explores the many metaphors in Christina Thatcher’s poems on equine themes
Poetry review – A FULL-ON BASSO PROFUNDO: Jean Atkin investigates a complex and strongly-felt collection by Ken Evans
Poetry review – SUNBATHING WITH FISHERMEN: Emma Storr admires the strength of feeling in Penny Sharman’s poems whether they are dealing with pain and loss or joy and pleasure
Poetry review – BATHING ON THE ROOF: Pat Edwards considers how Tracey Rhys looks at feminist issues through the medium of water
Poetry review – CONSTRUCTING A WITCH: Nick Cooke is impressed by Helen Ivory’s energetic and zealously defiant poems
Poetry review – FOREIGN FORAYS: Sue Wallace-Shaddad follows Antony Johae through travel poems in a variety of moods
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