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I believe in poetry as communication and therapy. My latest collection was nominated for ‘Ted Hughes Award for New Poetry’ 2010. I am The Poetry Society Stanza Rep for Bath, hosting the ‘uni-verse’ poetry group celebrating international poetry.
Women in combat zones
we see your life,
in a world of conflict,
pain and strife.
Women being wives,
we feel your pain,
trying to build towards
a life of gain.
Women being mothers,
we know your cry,
aiming, for your children,
for the best of life.
Women being strong,
we share your loss,
humiliation, degredation,
and the heart-felt cost.
Women being heard,
your voice is loud,
it can also be seen
through the dark, dark cloud.
Women of hope,
never give away
your pride, and the effort
towards a better day.
Women of the future,
work through this test,
to help you all
we’re doing our best.
The women here
have not forgotten you
and send strong support
for all that you do.
Poem originally published as The Women of Ramallah: from collection The Places We’re Touched (1st edition), Poetry Spring
Publications:
Love Shines Beyond Grief, 2009, Poetry Spring, ISBN 978-1-907035-07-4 (also available as CD)
The Places We’re Touched, 3rd edition, 2009, Poetry Spring, ISBN 978-1-907035-02-9
The Pebble Collection, 3rd edition, 2009, Poetry Spring, ISBN 978-1-907035-01-2
Love Poems, 3rd edition, 2009, Poetry Spring, ISBN 978-1-907035-03-6
Pink Nightie Poems, 3rd edition, 2009, Poetry Spring, ISBN 978-1-907035-06-7
Serenity after the Storms (CD), a selection from the books, read by the author, 2002
all books & CDs at £5, direct from Nikki Bennett
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