I'm delighted to publish this subtle, striking poem by Gabriel Gbadamosi in 'The Morning Star' to celebrate World Book Day. Hope you enjoy it as much as do. π
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@jennymitchellgo
Winner of the Gregory O'Donohue Prize, the Poetry Book Awards etc. 3 poetry collections - 'Map of a Plantation' on the syllabus at Manchester Metropolitan Uni. Widely published. Poetry co-editor for the Morning Star.
I'm delighted to publish this subtle, striking poem by Gabriel Gbadamosi in 'The Morning Star' to celebrate World Book Day. Hope you enjoy it as much as do. π
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/plan...
The date's getting closer (March 21st) so if you want to take part in a low-cost, high-class poetry workshop look no further. Hope to see you there...
As a poetry co-editor for The Morning Star I'd love to receive poems that speak to the times in a politically engaged way, whatever that means for you. There's an open slot in March. Please send work to see if you can fill it. Email: thursdaypoems@gmail.com
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Do you want to attend a relaxed, non-judgemental poetry workshop online? Details below. Hope to see you there... πΏ
Thanks so much! Hope you have a lovely weekend. π
Thanks, Kyla - much appreciated!π
Poets, why not join me for a online poetry workshop on March 21st? I'll offer creative prompts in a relaxed atmosphere, and they'll be time to share your work. Hope the attached booking details look of interest. πΏ
Thanks, Patricia - very much appreciated.
Hope you have a lovely day. π
Thanks, Mo! It's a real boost and I couldn't be happier!
Hope all's well with you. π
Cheers, Vicky!
I couldn't be happier!
Thanks, Sarah! Hope you have a lovely day! π
Many thanks, Paul - much appreciated!
Great news!!!
I've just been awarded an Author's Foundation Grant by the Society of Authors for my work-in-progress!!!
They've also given me an Arthur Welton Award.
I couldn't be happier! Won't you celebrate with me? π
Thanks so much, Patricia! Feedback like yours means the world to me. Hope all's good with you. π
Wow, watch Jenny Mitchell GO!
"You have no home. You're lost."
'My friends, both white,
turn pink to see me point,
but he is keen to speak.'
- from 'Country Marks'
My poem, recently published in 'FROM HERE TO THERE', is a true story of a cab ride years ago. Hope you enjoy reading it. πΏ
As a Poetry co-editor at The Morning Star, I'd love to receive poems that look at Freedom. What does it mean, and how can we save it from the past?
#poetrycommunity
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Call to the Poets!
If you want to attend a low-cost online poetry workshop in March watch this space!
More details soon...
@greenbeltfestival.bsky.social was the best festival I went to last year, and I'm sure things will only get better!
My advice: get a ticket and go!!!
Delighted to share my poem 'Looking at the Benin Bronzes' from the mighty anthology 'From Here to There'.
Also sharing the learning resource I developed and wrote for the British Museum on using poetry to teach challenging histories. Retweets appreciated: www.britishmuseum.org/learn/school...
@matthewmcsmith.bsky.social Hi Matthew. I've just sent you an email. Please let me know here if it hasn't arrived. Many thanks. Jenny
@greenbeltfestival.bsky.social The Festival last year was FANTASTI, and I was delighted to facilitate a workshop on Poetry and Hope for 76 people (see pix below).
I hope to send in another proposal this year...
Is anyone on this platform still on X?
For some reason I can't sign into a my account. It keeps saying try later. Any help with this appreciated.
Delighted to be one of three highly commended poets for the Southword Editor's Prize.
I look forward to seeing my two poems in print. Many thanks to everyone @munsterlitcentre.bsky.social.
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Thanks, Mat - that's very kind and much appreciated. Happy New Year!
Much appreciated, Jean. Happy New Year!
'Why I Memorise My Poems'
Many thanks to @finishedpoetry.bsky.social for publishing this poem.
What gets you out of bed early? For me, it's re-drafting a novel - hard work but always worth it by the end of the morning. πΏ
Thank you so much for this. Evalyn! It means a lot to me and I'm the one who's grateful. Sending all good wishes. x
An image of a quote by the poet Jenny Mitchell surrounded by lit small electric lights reads: βPoets are still routinely dismissed as having their heads in the clouds, but I think it takes real power to withstand everyday stresses and big life challenges AND still sit down and still write from the heart.β
#Gratitude to @jennymitchellgo.bsky.social for her poetry and wisdom: βPoets are still routinely dismissed as having their heads in the clouds, but I think it takes real power to withstand everyday stresses and big life challenges AND still sit down and still write from the heart.β #poetrycommunity