It was a real pleasure to see many of you at our recent AGM and at the event that followed, Poems of War and Peace. The open mic was a reminder of the extraordinary range of voices in our community – from established poets such as Dennis Haskell to nine-year-old Ayla, bravely taking her placeContinueContinue reading “Solidarity, poetry and the courage to speak”
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Why poetry still matters in times of war and peace
An invitation from PEN Perth Poems of war and peace have long given voice to humanity’s deepest fears, hopes and resilience. Poetry remains one of our most enduring responses to conflict, injustice and the search for peace. Poetry has always been one of humanity’s most enduring responses to war, injustice and hope. It records theContinueContinue reading “Why poetry still matters in times of war and peace”