Lemn Sissay, is the new National Poetry Day ambassador. His poems are often on the theme of refuge. Lemn's poem below is featured on the National Poetry Day website and is from his latest poetry collection, Let the Light Pour In (it's on our wish list!):
"Poetry is the syntax of the soul.
Poetry is not a minority sport. It is in the lyrics of Amy Winehouse, in adverts on television, it is read at weddings and funerals, It is in the West End and theatres around the UK. Poetry is in every musical form from Grime to Opera. Wake up and let the light pour in.
Do yourself a favour, instead of telling someone you love them. Find out what they love and then find a poem about what they love and give it to them."
by Lemn Sissay.
There are lots of events happening around the country today including:
- The launch of the Poetry By Heart annual competition at the Globe Theatre: https://poetrybyheart.org.uk/the-competition
- Josephine Hart Poetry Hour: A Tribute to Seamus Heaney at the British Library, 5th October, 7pm to 8.30pm and online - https://www.bl.uk/events/josephine-hart-poetry-hour-a-tribute-to-seamus-heaney
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