There were apologies from Jane, Felicity and Christine

We had another interesting and lively set of discussions around the poems chosen and the various issues they raised. Once again, there was a fantastic diversity of work. Thanks, as ever, to you all.

I read A Proper Job by John Foggin

Irene read Persephone to Demeter by Nikita Gill - We discussed the Greek Myth this poem was about

Catherine read I Come And Stand At Every Door by Nazim Hikmet

Vicky read The Human Seasons by Keats

David read Guide Cats For The Blind by Les Barker

Ralph read Let Me Die A Young Man's Death by Roger McGough

Sue read Regents Park Terrace by Bernard Spencer

Margaret read Warming Her Pearls by Carol Ann Duffy

Carol read Music by Henry Kirke White and Cocoon by Hollie McNish

Lynn read Why Do You Stay Up So Late? by Don Paterson

Nancy read The Photocopier by Tony Williams and String Theory by herself.

A cross-cultural mix with poetry from long ago and just yesterday. Fantastic!!!

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We also discussed a need for recommended anthologies so that we can find new poems to bring to the group.

Suggestions can be found here

Our next meeting is on April 15th. Thanks to Nancy for the links etc.