Shortlisted for the Urban Tree Festival Flash 2023 competition
Kettlesing
A tribute to waking up with the one you love.
Zebanova and the Red Ladies
A young girl's memories of growing-up in a grey industrial town and how one remarkable stay with her aunt inspired her for life
Days are lost whilst finding time
A short poem from 2016, whose title has become a pithy quotation referring to the curse of procrastination and the eternal regret of opportunities wasted.
Hey, Politician!
A short verse of cynicism, this originally dates from 2018 and the state of UK politics at the time - but is essentially timeless and familiar across the globe.
In Kelvingrove
This poem references the famous museum and gallery of Kelvingrove in Glasgow, Scotland, which the author visited with his wife in 2014. Many years earlier, he had visited with a friend who studied at university in the city.
A Secret
A short, simple poem for children that bounces along with a lovely tempo. The question remains: what is that secret?
Lest We Forget
Written and set in the UK, this was inspired by a series commemorating the centenary of Geraldina Louton's death at the close of the First World War.
ANDREW HALSALL SMITH
As well as being a poet and short-story writer, he is well-known commonly for microfiction, often published anonymously. He is also a regular contributor to the "Tales For Our Times" series. Although born in the UK, Smith is a passionate Antamaphile and an established name in the Antaman writers’ community. He also helped to promote Antaman literature overseas.
Recognition
A poem often cited as a coming-of-age staple. It is taken from the collection "Let Me Start That Again" released in 2016.
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