Here is a selection of photographs taken during the second annual Thornton Heath Arts Week. Most of these were captured on the launch, poetry night and closing party. Massive thanks to a truly community based celebration. Big shout out to all of those involved. Facebook – Thornton Heath Arts Week Twitter – Thornton Heath Arts …
Simplifying Stars – Poetry on Sri Lanka by Anjali Barot
A beautifully constructed poem by Anjali about her visit to Sri Lanka earlier this year (2015). Sri Lanka, shivering the sun right through me, taking my envy and wrapping it in palm trees. Your rugged handsome soil is the heartbeat of this land, birthing canopies of lush emerald trees, that glint so freely, they heat …
Stacey Ann Chin – Spoken Word – London
Stacey Ann Chin – London – Hammer & Tongue – February 2015
Spoken Word Poetry: Dominique Christina
Words by Anj When I first discovered Dominique Christina on YouTube, my body sat frozen and my eyes didn’t even want to blink in fear of missing her words. Sounding like a rap queen legend with her flow, she’s the kind of spoken word poet whose presence can hush an entire crowd into pin-drop silence. …
London Style #52 – Chip Grim – North & East London
Chip Grim – North & East London – December 2014
Poetry – Drums by Anjali Barot – Violence & Terrorism
You could say it’s inspired by the violence/terrorism going on all around us. Let me know what you think: Drums We are covered in hot, electric flames and They burn our elements Till we’re bare-boned And shivering. Like silly clowns at a banquet, We try and fit into a hexagon, Bend and fall, break and …
Farrago Poetry Slam – Poetry Cafe
Farrago Poetry Slam – Poetry Cafe – September 2014