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Poem: Raising a boy, as a feminist

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On the day of Donald Trump’s inauguration, the editor Annie Ridout was in hospital having just given birth to a baby boy. Here, she reflects on what it means to be raising a boy in 2017…

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Annie Ridout 18th February 2017
Family

New Motherhood, Once Again – A Poem

poetry on new motherhood for a second time mum
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The editor, Annie Ridout, gave birth to a baby boy last week. In this poem she reflects on new motherhood – second time round – with a particular focus on extended family and the importance of their roles…

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Annie Ridout 25th January 2017
Mornings

Up in the Morning Early by Robert Burns

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How have your mornings been during the festive period? Have you been rising early or snuggling up and hoping for a lie-in? Here are some thoughts on early mornings from Robert Burns in his poem Up in the Morning Early…

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Annie Ridout 28th December 2016
Work Life

The People’s Poet: Benjamin Zephaniah

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“As I’m getting older, I’m getting more radical. I’m more political, more angry – maybe because I think things should have changed by now.” Dr Benjamin Zephaniah speaks to Annie Ridout about his life, work and beliefs…

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Annie Ridout 27th November 2016
Family

Hollie McNish on poetry and motherhood

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Millions of YouTube hits, a new poetry book about parenthood set for publication and a breastfeeding poem soon to be aired on Channel 4. It’s Hollie McNish – on motherhood, feminism and the power of poetry…

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Annie Ridout 6th November 2016
Mornings

My Early Hour: Rob Auton, poet and performer

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Poet and comedian Rob Auton has performed at Glastonbury Festival, Soho Theatre (last month) – and he won Funniest Joke at Edinburgh Festival in 2013. We talk mornings, criticism, his latest show – The Sleep Show – and ask him to tell us a joke…

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Annie Ridout 11th October 2016
Work Life

Working Dad: Steven Camden – AKA Polarbear, Writer

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“I write novels, plays, TV, film, radio and spoken word pieces, but WRITER is fine.” Steven Camden, 36, who goes by the stage name Polarbear, tells us about life as a freelance writer in London with two young sons to look after…

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The Early Hour 23rd July 2016
Family

James Massiah on Poetry, Family and Religion

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His first poetry recital was a church sermon that he delivered in rhyme. James Massiah is now being commissioned by the BBC, Tate and Nike and features in Young Blood: a new series of documentaries. Here we talk poetry, parties, upbringing and religion…

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The Early Hour 19th May 2016
Mornings

‘Red eyed in the morning’ – Howl, by Allen Ginsberg

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Howl: a poem by Allen Ginsberg that defined a generation of beat poets. With frequent references to morning, we think it makes the perfect Saturday morning poem. Or perhaps we’re simply putting it up because we love it… 

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The Early Hour 7th May 2016
Mornings

Morning Song: Sylvia Plath on becoming a mother

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Morning is the start of a new day but can also allude to the beginning of life. In Sylvia Plath’s emotive poem Morning Song, she describes the arrival of her baby and those tender early days as a new mother…

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Annie Ridout 9th April 2016

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