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I’ve always written poetry… but far too feeble to share! However, as I also love other people’s poetry, I can at least share some of my favourite poems… and perhaps give some insight why I like them and they are important to me!
This sculpture, Casuals, can be found on Salford Quays as part of the sculpture trail by Stephen Broadbent in 2010 with the help of former Salford Dock workers and their families. “Each metal structure in this installation represents a dock workers union card. They are arranged in separate groups emphasising the divide between those in and […]
MoreWhen I was at junior school every week we had singing… just singing. Our teacher would play the piano – and if he or she couldn’t we would go to a different class where we would have a teacher who did play the piano – usually Mrs Cadougan I seem to remember, and we would sing. […]
MoreMen who march away (Song of the Soldiers) What of the faith and fire within us Men who march away Ere the barn-cocks say Night is growing gray, To hazards whence no tears can win us; What of the faith and fire within us Men who march away? Is it a purblind prank, O think […]
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Lois Elsden 