Poetry Prescription: Comfort chosen by Deborah Alma Two Rivers these poems approach their often-unusual

these poems approach their often-unusual subjects with the clarity and matter-of-factness of Simon Armitage and with humour that recalls Stevie Smith

This collection brings my work back to the more formally literary

where the phrase becomes the thought

At its heart is a brilliantly imagined study of the world of Sarah Baartman

to shamelessly ‘feel all’ -- with authenticity and power

Poetry Prescription: Comfort chosen by Deborah Alma Two Rivers these poems approach their often-unusualThis beautiful pocket sized hardback gift book contains carefully curated prescriptions in verse compiled by Deborah Alma, the founder of the Poetry Pharmacy. Life is lived with feeling and these poems will bring you comfort. For Days When the World is Too Much With Us; Solace for times of Ill health, loss, grief; & to Promote Recovery; for Times of Great Need; to Counteract Sorrow; For Fortitude and Steadfastness; for the Weathering of StormsIncludes