The hole in the wall
A little boy looks into a dry stone wall and imagines who might inhabit it. Poem with illustrations. A6 softback (postcard size) 24 pages.
Words and illustrations by Ann Perrin
Produced by The Dry Stone Walling Education ProjectThe Puppeteers Daughter
The poems explore the complexity of life as the daughter of marionette makers and performers. There are poems concerned with life, love and loss, also the seaside, artists, allotments and the eccentricities of life.
Buy now - £6.60Don’t Throw Away the Daisies (illustrated)
Ann’s poetry covers the big topics of love and death with originality. Take for instance the title poem which is full of surprises yet also wonderfully poignant.
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Happiness can be in your own hands.
In the winter months it is relatively easy to become jaded but I believe that taking a hand in our own destiny will work wonders and increase the possibility of happiness. However in order to be happy it is usually … Continue reading
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The house on the hill – new poem
A cold metal handle leads to the room where white orchids … Continue reading
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The lady in pink on the 14 to Peacehaven
A lady on the 14 to Peacehaven smiles. From her clothes she obviously likes pink. I sit next to her, ring my son briefly, ring my partner to ask if he can pick me up at the bus stop. I then tell … Continue reading
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The cheek of the devil
I met Andrew playing his golden harp at a concert earlier in the year. I love the harp, it’s sound, shape, decoration, construction and quite honestly thought if I learned to play, I might impress the odd angel if I … Continue reading
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