MK Lit Fest – Dreams for Lammas

I have been invited to read my poem, Pearl Harvest, at this online event on Thursday 1st August.

https://www.mklitfest.org/dreams-for-lammas-for-writers

I spent 2-3 months trying to write a poem for this event and getting absolutely nowhere. Since my grandad passed away I have not felt much like writing and my efforts were therefore half-hearted at best.

A couple of weeks before the submission deadline I remember taking a nap and at the point of drifting off it suddenly occurred to me: I already had a poem that would fit the theme! That would have to do as clearly I was getting nowhere. So I am surprised that it has been selected and really quite delighted as I like the poem and look forward to reading it.

Only problem is I will be camping in Norfolk on 1st August! The campsite has WiFi which I hope will enable me to participate successfully.

Speaking of camping, I am soooo excited for it. We didn’t camp last year. Earlier this year I went to New York for my niece’s 21st birthday, which was fab but not at all relaxing. Camping and plenty of outdoor time is very much required, my soul is yearning for the smell of the tent, the early morning damp, sitting outside with a coffee and warming up with the sun, sitting outside with a wine or cider while the sun sets and bats fly about. A few days of no phone, plenty of walks and reading, and just being. Just looking and listening and thinking. And just being outside!

with an online poetry reading thrown in on this occasion. How exciting!