Description
Thirty poems in Cornish, with thirty English translations, by Lianne Wilson, Niwlen Ster.
About the Book:
Gwedrow-Mires is a collection of poems written for National Poetry Writing Month—better known as NaPoWriMo—in April 2023. NaPoWriMo challenges poets to write a poem every day of April, 30 in total, with optional daily prompts being shared across the globe. Gwedrow-Mires tackles language, childhood, technology, politics and worms on a string. The collection includes the prompt that inspired each poem, as well as notes from the author.
About the Poet:
Lianne is a queer, disabled Cornish poet who comes from Clay Country, Kernow. She is a three times Gorsedh Kernow award winner, a bard of the Gorsedh under the name Niwlen Ster, and has been published by Aimsir and Manchester Poetry Library. The first Kernewek word she remembers learning is stervarner, astronaut.
Praise for Gwedrow-Mires:
‘Dynamic, daring and vital poetry.’ – Katrina Naomi
‘A rich and powerful collection of poems genuinely covering life, the universe, and everything.’ – Tim Saunders, Bardh Gwerin
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