‘four years of bad’ is a poetry collection intended to mirror ‘three years of good’. The poems play on the dual connotations of the meaning of bad and document the aftermath of losing my mum. From passing out, worse for drink in pub toilets, to completely losing my head and my heart.
four years of bad
Veneer - an attractive appearance that covers or disguises someone or something’s true nature or feelings.
An audio visual spoken word poem and film, supported through the South of Scotland VACMA scheme funded by Creative Scotland, Dumfries & Galloway Council and Live Borders
Veneer
A last conversation in the kitchen. A dressing gown kept, but never worn. A wish that we had driven north instead of south
An audio visual piece created for Mothers Day, supported through the South of Scotland VACMA scheme funded by Creative Scotland, Dumfries & Galloway Council and Live Borders
With thanks to Royal Papworth Hospital for the provision and permitted use of Mum's medical scans that make up the imagery of this piece
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Featured on Mothers Day on Caught by the River
love or limerence
a poetic tale for the lovelorn and limerent