‘Boustrophedon’ by Aidan Everett (Issue 87)

Does the ploughman, reaching the east of his furrow, lift up the plough and return it to the west to … More

Ken Gambles reads ‘Pit Pony’ (Issue 87)

Jo Haslam reads ‘Lancashire’ (Issue 86)

John Duffy reads ‘When we wis fab’ (Issue 86)

John Duffy reads ‘One of many circles’ (Issue 86)

‘Pulex irritans’ by Jenny Dixon (Issue 86)

Pulex irritans I am the n times great-grandson of the flea that famously bit John Donne. Crushed to death by … More

‘Timeline’ by Joanna Sedgwick (Issue 85)

Timeline The Sign Language teacher explains where I should place my hands; to show past, present and future tense: the … More

‘My Deafness, My Mother’s Deafness, My Grandad’s Deafness’ by John Barron (Issue 86)

My Deafness, My Mother’s Deafness, My Grandad’s Deafness Was felt inside that P.E. bag my mum stitched from old curtains. … More

‘The Polish Princess who became Queen of Sweden’ by Mary Matusz (Issue 86)

The Polish Princess who became Queen of Sweden Catherine Jagiellon (1526-1583) Think of an entourage of fifty-nine: three Catholic priests, … More

‘After Homer’ by Chris Bridge (Issue 85)

After Homer Dawn comes early with rosy fingers, but Odysseus has gone, his ships and crew – and if Athene … More