Goddess of Change
A few days ago, in an antique shop, I came across a bundle of papers and material that I believe were kept by Christopher Murray Grieve [Hugh MacDiarmid]. Included in … Continue reading Goddess of Change
Tag: Iain Crichton Smith
A cacophony of poets’ voices
To learn more about these poets please click on the relevant link: Tomas Tranströmer Edwin Morgan Liz Lochhead William Carlos Williams Iain Crichton Smith Kathleen Jamie
It was the singing.
This is my latest piece of garden art:
Elizabeth and Ada
This elegant angel stands in Warriston cemetry, Edinburgh. It was raised to remember two sisters: Elizabeth Charlotte Turnbull who died aged 15 months of Typoid Fever: Ada Isabella Turnbull who … Continue reading Elizabeth and Ada
Elizabeth and Ada [two girls singing]
This elegant angel stands in Warriston cemetery, Edinburgh. It was raised to remember two sisters: Elizabeth Charlotte Turnbull who died aged 15 months of Typhoid Fever: Ada Isabella Turnbull who … Continue reading Elizabeth and Ada [two girls singing]
Gesto
This film, about Gesto house, a ruin on the Isle of Skye, was made by me more than 5 years ago. It is a film that sought to explore ageing, … Continue reading Gesto
It was the singing
One of my favourite poems is ‘Two Girls Singing’ by Iain Crichton Smith: I have wondered if Julian Barnes had read this poem before writing ‘Metroland’? Here the poet Tomas Tranströmer … Continue reading It was the singing