Keeping Going on National Poetry Day
Today is National Poetry Day and as always on days like this, I look to the work of Seamus Heaney for inspiration. This year feels quite poignant as last week, Seamus Heaney’s brother Hugh Heaney passed away after a short illness. I knew Hugh well through his support for Seamus Heaney HomePlace and his enthusiasm…
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A poem for National Poetry Day
It’s National Poetry Day here in the UK and I thought I would share one of my favourite poems by Maggie Smith – a poem which always feels timely and always feels hopeful. GOOD BONES by Maggie Smith Life is short, though I keep this from my children. Life is short, and I’ve shortened mine…
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