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Poetry & Prose, Word & Image, Filmpoems Webzine. https://inksweatandtears.co.uk/ Posts by Kate Birch.

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31/10/2025

Elontra, we appreciate so much your four months with us – your superb editing and curation of submissions, your compelling and very personal social media posts, and the way you think outside of the box (or hoop!) An absolute privilege.

31/10/2025

In 'quiet', Rushika Wick's speaker follows a young man on his search for belonging, hope and momentary freedom from life's harsh realities.

Read it here: https://inksweatandtears.co.uk/rushika-wick/

30/10/2025

Helen Smith's poem, 'Safety in Numbers' takes us back to childhood and some of the simpler pleasures of school and its autumn term.

Read it here: https://inksweatandtears.co.uk/helen-smith/

29/10/2025

'Quietly devasting poem'

'Fresh, alive, original, funny'

Congratulations to Clara-Læïla Laudette whose poem 'The purpose' is the IS&T Pick of the Month for September 2025. To revisit this fine poem and for more voters' comments go to https://inksweatandtears.co.uk/september-2025-pick-of-the-month/

29/10/2025

In 'Autumn Fires' Carolyn Oulton examines the dual natures of memory and time, while using vivid imagery to create an atmosphere of melancholy and stillness.

Read it here: https://inksweatandtears.co.uk/carolyn-oulton-5/

28/10/2025

In 'Confirmation', José Buera's speaker details sweltering night and an unusual visitation. Exploring belief, relationships, family, childhood and the supernatural, 'Confirmation' is a fantastic autumnal read.

Read it here: https://inksweatandtears.co.uk/jose-buera/

27/10/2025

In Abraham Aondoana's poem, 'Inheritance of Smoke', the speaker explores themes of family, loss and legacy, using stunning imagery. It is a poem that evokes a striking sense of melancholy and hope.

Read it here: https://inksweatandtears.co.uk/abraham-aondoana/

26/10/2025

In, 'I Don't Remember Breakfast With You', Lorna Rose Gill examines the small moments which add up, sometimes unconsciously, to make a life.

Read it here: https://inksweatandtears.co.uk/lorna-rose-gill/

25/10/2025

Francesco Palma conjures clear imagery down to minute detail in, 'The nightmare where I am back in middle school.' Exploring themes of coming of age, belonging, and perserverance among others, the voice of Palma's speaker rings clear and true.

Read it here: https://inksweatandtears.co.uk/francesco-palma/

24/10/2025

Adam Strickson's poem, 'Remedial' expolres ideas of perseverance, belonging, and a particular kind of desire. Not every sports story ends with a championship.

Read it here: https://inksweatandtears.co.uk/adam-strickson/

23/10/2025

In 'You used to be shorter', Leigh-Anne Hallowby's speaker reminisces about their child's growing up and their shared love of the game.

Read it here: https://inksweatandtears.co.uk/leigh-anne-hallowby/

22/10/2025

In Tadhg Carey's poem, 'Pivotal' the speaker ponders the outcome of a chance taken and wonders about the eventual outcome with awe and anticipation.

Read it here: https://inksweatandtears.co.uk/tadhg-carey/

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