and it’s a wonderful example of what makes Collins’ poems accessible, conversational and often, ‘quirky’.
I began reading lots of Billy Collins last year and haven’t stopped since. I recently enjoyed his Poetry MasterClass which I highly recommend.
(more…)Continuing with my winter poems, I came across this beautiful piece yesterday, ‘Lines for Winter’ by Mark Strand.
It stayed with me the whole day. I kept going back to it, captivated.
The tree is up, mulled wine stewed, and I’ve been enjoying my favourite Christmas playlists to get into the festive spirit.
We’re prepping our new Christmas song (due on 21st Dec) which we’ll record with our great pal Garry Boyle at Slate Room Studio in Pentcaitland in a week or so.
Until then…here are some we made earlier! (Feel free to add them to your Christmas playlists this year 🎄)
‘Winter’ (Christmas edit), by Kat Healy
I’m excited to engage with people in this hub; a small, safe space where we can inspire and support each other as we continue to work on our creative practice.
(more…)Term time is fast approaching, and I’m itching to get started with the second year of my MA in Creative Writing.
First year flew by, as they said it would. I gave it my all, and remained curious and grateful to be in a position where I could spend time working with my creative muscle, feeling challenged and inspired.
This poem by Elizabeth Alexander appeared in my reading list for the year ahead, and I was so taken with it I wanted to share it on the blog.
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If you feel good about who you are inside, it will radiate. – Patti Smith
This is a gentle reminder to those who may be struggling with procrastination.
I often reflect on Patti Smith’s work. Her poetry and writing are so uplifting and otherworldly – they always inspire me. She always seems centred and completely in tune with her sense of self as an artist and creator; her values shine through.
If they knock you down, you get up. If they knock you down again, get up. No matter how many times they knock you down, get up again. That is how you should go. (Katagiri Roshi)
Create to create.
Create to engage.
Help other people ‘feel’ something.
Park your ego.
Go your own way.
In life, the idea is to be happy… You live simple, you train hard, then you are free. (Eliud Kipchoge)
Human endurance is an incredible thing. How far can we go?
Do we have limits? Or, can we dig deep and go beyond what seems impossible?
Are we able to overcome fear and resistance in our mind in order to succeed?
