National Poetry Day 2023



Today is National Poetry Day; I thought I’d put together a post collecting my poems written over the last twelve months, each should open in a new window/tab so you can come back to this page easily if you like - hope you find something you enjoy!


Manchester 

I Would Walk

The Breadaholic

After the Storm

The Body of Christ

Best Mates



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