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In 2018 I wrote a poem cycle, 'The Way to Zed', a personal journey through the shapes, sounds and histories of the letters of the alphabet. 'H' - The Fool I was delighted to read the cycle in full for Camberwell Arts Festival 2020 . 'M' - Reflection (Temperance) The reading was accompanied by a presentation of the Tarot designs I've produced based on the poems - these were available in an exclusive online exhibition for the Festival (for a very limited period, so check them while you can ) 'Z' - The Ace of Swords You can see and hear the reading in full here: The surreal quest described in the poems is mapped out by the symbols that our modern letters descended from. The corresponding ancient symbols, and the Tarot cards I've chosen to represent the letters, are as follows: Letter Corresponding ancient symbol In the 'Way to Zed' tarot A Bull's head Ace of Wealth ...

This month I've be very happy to be featured in Southwark's online Festival of Words , with three past readings and a new one recorded at home specially for the purpose going online as part of the borough's wider celebration of language and literature. Three of the four poems have been recognised in poetry contests in the past. This afternoon the final video is going live, in which I share some of the thoughts that went into the writing. That premieres at 4pm today: All four of the featured readings follow. These will all be available throughout the summer along with readings and talks from many other established and emerging writers . Snowdrop Leopard Wood Have Catwoman