How (I think) I became a Poet by Annette Snyckers

All children are poets at heart. Some are lucky, like me, and grow up close to nature. They carry with… Read more How (I think) I became a Poet by Annette Snyckers

On Being a Woman Poet

Why did I pursue this idea of being a poet? A woman poet? What is a poet? What is a… Read more On Being a Woman Poet

I don’t know much about Dorothy Parker’s poetry – I only know her essays (and her wit)- but her Wikipedia… Read more Week 11: Poems I like

Since the beginning of August I have posted a series of blogs on my Bookslive blog of recommended books written by women.… Read more #readwomen #womenwriters Week Three

I like poems that are short, that are quick to delivery their message/insight. The poem this week is not a… Read more Week Ten: Poems I like

Since the beginning of August I have posted a series of blogs on my Bookslive blog of recommended books written by women.… Read more #readwomen #womenwriters Week Two

I learnt a new poetry word this week: anaphora. Anaphora is the ‘repetition of a word or words at the… Read more Week Nine: Poems I like

Posted on 8th Aug 2015 by Kerry

Since the beginning of August I have been posting a series of blogs on my Bookslive blog of recommended books… Read more #womenwriters #readwomen Week One

Posted on 7th Aug 2015 by Kerry

Karen Solie’s poetry is gritty and written with a directness and a clear eye on human life and failings. Her… Read more Week Eight: Poems I Like

Posted on 4th Aug 2015 by Kerry

Sometimes it is difficult to put into words why I like a poem. This is one of those poems. Its… Read more Week Seven: Poems I Like