Category Archives: Poetry

Am I Allowed?

Posted on December 14, 2021 by agogo22

This project highlighted the issues relating to young black men in the UK. Arts Council Funded.

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BBC Radio 4 – The Language Exchange, Daljit Nagra & Erica McAlister

Posted on November 28, 2021 by agogo22

Meetings between poets and scientists who share language & ideas and create new work. This week Daljit Nagra meets Erica McAlister. One of Daljit Nagra’s earliest poetic memories was reading ‘The Fly’ by William Blake. Here he goes to the Natural … Continue reading →

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BBC Radio 4 – The Museum of Curiosity, Series 16, Episode 4

Posted on November 14, 2021 by agogo22

Professor of Ignorance John Lloyd and the Museum’s latest curator Holly Walsh are joined by comedian, actor and presenter Griff Rhys Jones, bestselling author Mary Roach and award-winning poet Lemn Sissay. Mary Roach talks about her latest book Animal, Vegetable, … Continue reading →

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J H Martin – Cracked Spectacle | Edge of Humanity Magazine

Posted on November 8, 2021 by agogo22

Written by J H Martin @ A Coat for a Monkey   When I sit I don’t want to   And when I stand I am nervous   What does that mean What does that say What change can I … Continue reading →

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Fleassy Malay – Reason To Dream \\ Cuthbert Corner

Posted on October 31, 2021 by agogo22

[…] Fleassy Malay performs her spoken word piece “Reason To Dream” for Cuthbert Corner in an abandon factory in Preston. We hope you enjoy. Facebook || http://www.facebook.com/cuthbertcorner Website || http://www.cuthbertcorner.com/ Instagram || instagram.com/cuthbertcorner Band/Artist || http://www.fleassymalay.com

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WITCHES – A Poem by Fleassy Malay

Posted on October 31, 2021 by agogo22

A truly powerful and evocative poem from spoken word artist, Fleassy Malay. Find out more about Fleassy: http://fleassymalay.com Co-produced with Re/Culture Media: http://www.reculturemedia.com

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Love After Love: Derek Walcott’s Poetic Ode to Relearning to Be at Home in Ourselves After Heartbreak | The Marginalian

Posted on October 23, 2021 by agogo22

“Sit. Feast on your life.”   BY MARIA POPOVA   The great Zen teacher Thich Nhat Hanh has written beautifully about why learning to love others begins with learning to love ourselves — a sentiment that the reactive modern cynic … Continue reading →

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Delisted Wolves | The Poetry of Science 

Posted on July 11, 2021 by agogo22

Delisted Wolves July 9, 2021 by Sam Illingworth Flecks of silver trickle through hostile grounds. Consigned to a footnote by the fervour of unbridled prey too quick to hunt. Defamed. Deprived. Defiled. Invisible bodies stack up in sustainable harvests, winter’s … Continue reading →

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George The Poet – Seeds of Hope for Earth day 2021

Posted on May 8, 2021 by agogo22

A short film produced by Enviral for Ecoligi. A poem called ‘Seeds of Hope’ written and performed by George the Poet. Production & Agency / Enviral Account management / Joss Ford & Josh Sams Dir / GoshDamn DP / Tom … Continue reading →

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The Almost Universally Misinterpreted Poem “The Road Not Taken” and the Fascinating Story Behind It

Posted on March 28, 2021 by agogo22

[…] In this video: Robert Frost is one of the most critically acclaimed American poets of the 20th century, which is a roundabout way of saying you almost certainly studied one of his poems in school. Most likely, it was … Continue reading →

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