British Sign Language (BSL) Archives | Scottish Poetry Library

Inspiration to write poems

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Loads of ideas and inspiration to get you started writing poetry in any situation.

Bilingual Poet’s Dilemma - by Donna Williams

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Don’t mind if it’s in Sign,
Or words in witty lines…

Long Lost Lover - by Bea Webster

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A yellow dawn breaks on the airport of my childhood
Thick air of spices and warmth and tenderness
Enters my nose and brings out a wave of nostalgia
And here I am, the home of my soul
Don Meuang embraced me like a long lost lover

Bea Webster

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Donna Williams

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The stars are the map I unfurl - by Gary Quinn

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Da starns are da map I unrowl

Gary Quinn

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