World Poetry Day




Today is World Poetry Day - it still has some way to go to gain the popularity and awareness of other events. I love the fact that poetry is there, quietly working its magic in so many ways.

One of my favourite poets right now is Ellen Bass. I was gifted a book of her poetry - Like a Beggar - for Christmas.

You can listen to her talk of the power of poetry in your life here: Podcast

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