Trident
A strong and thoughtful piece of poetry that explores the tyrannical nature of power in the world.
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Lumière
The triumph of the warm Lumière spirit over the dismal autumn weather
Can you hear me?
Climate emergency is at the forefront amongst global issues, and as we celebrate last week's climate strike at Durham, here's a poem dedicated to the cause that calls everyone to…
Line
A poem detailing the overwhelming fear of falling - and failing.
Dark Contemplations
A psychological poem about someone contemplating the thoughts of committing a crime.
Phoebe Power’s Shrines of Upper Austria
A review on poetry from Janina Arndt, following the Durham Book Festival.
Can Poetry be Silent?- A Review of Raymond Antrobus’
A review of Raymond Antrobus' poetry by Harrison Newsham.
Find Your Cause
All of us need a reason, A purpose, A cause. If not, why would we go on? Be it politics, Feminism, Charity or more, Why would you risk it? I…
Emilia Bassano: Shakespeare’s Muse and Feminist Icon
If you are even slightly familiar with the sonnets of William Shakespeare, you will know that an elusive figure, referred to as the ‘dark lady’, is mentioned in many of…
Durham and Syria – A Musical Collaboration
Eight years since start of the Syrian Civil war, a new songwriting project has begun in Durham. A group of Syrian refugees who were resettled in the North East in…