Spring Semester 2022: Poetry at the Outbreak of War

As the train pulled into Waterloo Station, I got a text from Emily. I’m in Foyles. It was 6:30pm, February 24th 2022, a Thursday. That morning Russia had launched an … Continue reading Spring Semester 2022: Poetry at the Outbreak of War

Billy’s Rain: How One Book Changed My Outlook on Poetry

Hugo Williams might be my favorite modern poet. I keep a copy of Billy’s Rain close by my writing desk, and I never hesitate to consult it, whether I’m looking … Continue reading Billy’s Rain: How One Book Changed My Outlook on Poetry