Death Comes as a Master from Academia, by Colin James

I am not a silent poet

                              Surprisingly my nemesis

                              was substantially larger than me

                              and quite a bit younger.

                              I managed to distract him

                              with an ambiguous question.

                              Far be it me to throttle someone

                              when their back is turned.

                              I hit him straight on violently.

                              To divert blame I had designed a lettered

                              sweater always open at the neck,

                              compensating for a particularly thorough

                              good hiding at someone else’s convenience.

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Wombwell Rainbow Interviews: Spangle McQueen

The Wombwell Rainbow

Wombwell Rainbow Interviews

I am honoured and privileged that the following writers local, national and international have agreed to be interviewed by me. I gave the writers two options: an emailed list of questions or a more fluid interview via messenger.
The usual ground is covered about motivation, daily routines and work ethic, but some surprises too. Some of these poets you may know, others may be new to you. I hope you enjoy the experience as much as I do.

Spangle McQueen

is a happy grandma and hopeful poet living in Sheffield. She is proud and grateful to have work accepted and/or published by Three Drops Press; Picaroon; Lonesome October Lit; Bonnie’s Crew; Burning House Press; Dwell Collective Zine; Strix; Awkward Mermaid; I am not a Silent Poet; The Writers’ Café; Foxglove Journal and Sad Girl Review.

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The Interview

1. What inspired you to write poetry?

I have…

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