Poetry, hope and words entering the skin

In this episode I chat with poet Miriam Mason, and we talk about:

• Miriam’s new collection of poetry, Beyond the Blue (today is the official launch!)

• The inspiration behind this collection and her writing practice - “space, silence and water”

• The importance of poetry in a fast-paced world

• Poetry as a symbol of much-needed hope

Other things we reference:

• The Mabinogian

• “shivelight” - coined by the poet Gerard Manley Hopkins

• Music to accompany the poem ‘The Blue Hour’ by Michael Everett

• The online launch for Beyond the Blue - you’re invited to join us at 7pm tonight! Everyone is welcome, just click the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88996274926

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