Combining poetry with the long essay 'Thirty Ways of Looking at the Sea', which charts her involvement with the Marine Conservation Society as resident poet as they launched an appeal to tackle the threats facing thirty marine species, Words the Turtle Taught Me sees Susan Richardson writing at the height of her powers as a poet, an ecological campaigner and as a writer about the process of composing inventive, compelling poems.
Things My Mother Left Behind is more than the poetic story of a woman's experience with loss and her journey to blindness. It is the birth of an awakening; learning to see beyond the limitations we allow ourselves to become tethered to and defined by. In the author's words, we find ourselves at the point where darkness and light converge, entwined by her search for meaning as she clings to the undeniable connection between pain and joy; grief and love. By delving into the center of sadness and addiction, we recognize a loss of innocence, the laying bare of what hides beneath the scattered bones of escapism. She will teach us that no matter how dark our days may be, there is always a light inside each of us that cannot be extinguished.
This third collection from a former BBC radio poet and widely respected eco- poet melds shamanism with an acute awareness of landscape, ecological inter- relations and language.
There are fewer grey seals in the world than endangered African elephants, but the British Isles host almost half of this global population. Every year these charismatic animals, with their expressive eyes and whiskers more sensitive than our fingertips, haul out on our shores to breed and raise their pups.
Exploring the synergy between visual art and poetry, this collection features evocative paintings paired with reflective poems. The collaboration highlights the emotional depth and narrative power of both mediums, inviting readers to experience a unique dialogue between imagery and words. Each piece captures a distinct moment or feeling, encouraging a deeper appreciation for the interplay of artistic expression. This work stands as a testament to the beauty of collaboration and the richness it brings to creative endeavors.