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Seamus Heaney Bogland by Seamus HeaneyÌý
An early nature poem about digging into Ireland's soft wet earth and into her past.
W.H.Auden After Reading a Child's Guide to Modern Physics
by W.H.AudenÌý
A witty examination of our passion for scientific knowledge.
Jo Shapcott Love in the Lab by Jo ShapcottÌý
A poem which has 'a way of turning physics into the physical'.
Benjamin Zephaniah Talking Turkeys by Benjamin ZephaniahÌý
The Rasta poet says liberate turkeys from the tyranny of Christmas!
John Hegley On the Booze by John HegleyÌý
John Hegley details his father's brief flirtation with alcohol.

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Roger McGough The Cats' Protection League by Roger McGoughÌý
Cats get nasty in this poem loved by both children and adults.
John Betjeman Diary of a Church Mouse by Sir John BetjemanÌý
Life in an English church, as seen from an unusual angle.
Ogden Nash You and Me and P.B. Shelley by Ogden NashÌý
The poet of entertainment contemplates life and PB Shelley.
Derek Walcott Homecoming: Anse La Raye by Derek WalcottÌý
A Caribbean homecoming full of memory and contrast.
Ted Hughes A March Calf by Ted HughesÌý
The acclaimed Poet Laureate creates intense imagery on the savagery of nature and the animal world.
Les Murray The Mitchells by Les MurrayÌý
A poem on the values and practices of rural Australia.
Sylvia Plath Lady Lazarus by Sylvia PlathÌý
A disturbing monologue on death, rebirth and survival, written four months before the poet's suicide.
Benjamin Zephaniah Miss World by Benjamin ZephaniahÌý
The Rasta poet has a word or two about beauty contests.
Lord Tennyson The Charge of the Light Brigade by Lord TennysonÌý
Inspired by The Times' account of a Crimean fiasco. Recorded in 1890.
Stevie Smith Not Waving but Drowning by Stevie SmithÌý
Based on a newspaper article about a seaside misunderstanding.
Simon Armitage You May Turn Over and Begin by Simon ArmitageÌý
Memories of school exams and the age of consent.
Wendy Cope Men and Their Boring Arguments...by Wendy CopeÌý
Gender differences exposed with humour and a sharp knife.
Brian Patten Into My Mirror Has Walked by Brian PattenÌý
A magical and mysterious love poem from a master of the genre.
Roger McGough The Most Unforgettable Character...by Roger McGoughÌý
One of his adult poems, full of tips for prospective poets.
Adrian Mitchell Bessie Smith in Yorkshire by Adrian MitchellÌý
A surreal fan letter to the Empress of the Blues.
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