Poem of the Week

This week’s Poem of The Week from the Guardian is The Seasons by Irish poet Derek Mahon.

The accompanying article delves richly into Mahon’s craft, while the reader’s comments at the bottom provide a sometimes more abrasive forum for critique.

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Alison is originally from London but now delights in calling San Francisco home. Back in the old country, Alison edited a poetry fanzine and promoted a variety of spoken word events. Since then she has collaborated on satirical sketches, short plays and performance art. She writes poetry and creative non-fiction and is currently pursuing a creative writing MFA.

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