Renny - 1961 Even then, I knew my performance as a primrose wouldn’t impress. But as soon as the bell clanged we played wild animals. We’d be at it on the floor, some crawling on all fours, others writhing, all of us snarling or growling. I guessed he’d notice my sabre-tooth-tiger impression: I knew how … Continue reading Two poems by Rebecca Gethin
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Two poems by Natalie Shaw
How to tell your son he has no friends You will get the first bit wrong: he won’t be able to meet your eye. In the dark, you can hold his hand and stroke his hair. Forget the things you said this morning. Forget the things you said this morning. Take him to the pool … Continue reading Two poems by Natalie Shaw