Our final news round-up of the week takes a look at the Somaliland poet who has been sentenced to three years in prison, the poet who changed a secondary school, and Google's poetry algorithm.
Somaliland Poet Handed Prison Sentence
We have previously reported on the young poet who had been
arrested in Somaliland ...
Today in our poetry news roundup we take a look at the Flanders Fields memorial in Dublin, the return of the Gingko prize and the past of Philadelphia"s poet laureate.
Memorial to Flanders Fields Inaugurated in Dublin
The Peace Garden in Dublin has seen the inauguration of a memorial
to those Irishmen ...
Today on My Poetic Side, we bring you the sad news that Les
Murray, the Australian literary giant, has passed away aged 80.
Australian Literary Giant Les Murray Dies Aged 80
A distinguished poet and figure of Australian letters, Les Murray,
passed away on Monday at the age of 80. His death was confirmed by ...
Today on My Poetic Side we take a look at the poet who it is
expected will be announced as the new poet laureate of the UK when Carol Ann
Duffy reaches the end of her 10-year term.
The Next UK Poet Laureate?
While no formal announcement has yet been made it is expected ...
Our week here on My Poetic Side begins with a look at Carol
Ann Duffy"s fight for the endangered insects. We also take a look at the winner
of this years Jackson Prize.
Carol Ann Duffy Fights for the Insects with Poetry
As Carol Ann Duffy nears the end of her
time as the UK ...