Using symbols to share secrets

Writing an acrostic, with help from a poem by Patience Agbabi.References: 'Invisible Ink' from Bloodshot Monochrome by Patience Agbabi. Music by GC O'Hare and Portamento. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writing magical realism poems! References: 'A Boat' by Richard Brautigan. Music by GC O'Hare (intro) and Portamento (outro). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A poem and writing prompt about the weather! References: 'Wind' by Ted Hughes from New Selected Poems 1957-1994. Music: Intro by GC O'Hare, Outro by Portamento. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A poetry prompt for writing about celebratory festivals.References: 'Mid-Autumn Moon Festival' in Magnolia by Nina Mingya Powles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I read and discuss Glück's poetry and an excerpt from one of her essays, and give a poetry prompt to start your own poem. References: 'Proofs and Theories' and 'To Autumn' by Louise Glück. Music by GC O'Hare and Portamento. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I discuss Joelle Taylor's philosophy of cinematic poetry and use Vicki Feaver's work as an example.References: 'The Handless Maiden' by Vicki Feaver from The Handless Maiden / Music by GC O'Hare and Portamento. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first of the autumn/winter 10 week series! Write a poem today with a prompt you could dress up in.References: 'Your One Good Dress' by Brenda Shaughnessy from Liquid Flesh.Music by GC O'Hare (Intro) and Portamento (Outro). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I discuss how we might use dusty objects in the house to write meaningful poetry.References: 'Sunflower Sutra' by Allen Ginsberg from Howl, Kaddish and Other Poems. Music: Intro: GC O'Hare. Outro: Portamento. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I discuss how each poem is a movement from unconsciousness into consciousness.References: 'The Bull' by Vicki Feaver from The Book of Blood. Music by GC O'Hare and Portamento. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I discuss how we might use specific images to share secrets.References: 'The Pond' by Vicki Feaver from The Book of Blood / 'Toads' by Vanessa Lampert from 'On Long Loan'. Music by GC O'Hare and Portamento. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.