I occasionally write poetry but only for myself – except on three occasions.
Firstly, when the Royal Scottish National Orchestra contracted me some years ago to write some promotional material for an early years music project. A tiny poem I wrote was used in the sleeve notes of their CD and in the marketing campaign.
Secondly, when I took part in 26 Treasures, a project by the 26, writers group that I belong to. My poem ended up in a book, was translated into Welsh, and myself and the Welsh language poet/translater read both the English and Welsh versions to an invited audience in the V&A.
Most recently, I took part in another project from 26, this time about neurodivergence. I worked with my daughter on a poem about her experience of being autistic and dyslexic, and you can find the poem and an essay about our experience on the 26 microsite for the project, along with the other beautiful poems from the project.
