The Battered Moons event during the Swindon Festival of Literature on Friday 11th May came and went, leaving a trail of good poetry and music.
From here I would like to express my gratitude to our guest poet and finals judge Michael Symmons Roberts, to the winning and commended poets, the fantastic audience, Matt Holland and Hilda Sheehan, and our helpers Michael Scott, George and Miranda.
Dear poets: your beautiful readings were a gift. You've made all the work worthwhile. And your names read like a poem:
Galleymore,
Richardson,
Hynes;
Lukens,
Tait,
Klein,
& Deakin.
Galleymore,
Richardson,
Hynes;
Lukens,
Tait,
Klein,
& Deakin.
Michael Symmons Roberts had us all pinned down in a trance with his powerful poetry. Among the celebrated poets I have had the pleasure to meet, he certainly stands out for his friendly, approachable manner and his good judgement and professionalism. It has been an honour to work with him.
To Robert Jack and Serene Boulton: your music turned the event into a feast.
Special thanks to Paul at the Swindon Museum and Art Gallery for being there and for his effort to provide all the props needed.
Our thanks to Artswords Swindon, Arts Council England and Swindon Festival of Literature for funding and support.
Let's do it again.
PLEASE VISIT THE POETS' PAGE FOR MORE ON THE WINNERS AND COMMENDEDS.
The Battered Moons Poetry Pamphlet is now available on request via email to cristina.ne.newton@gmail.com and the poems can be read on The Poets' Page.
