Ruin, Blossom by John Burnside J H Prynne crumbs of what could be

crumbs of what could be

though some are considerably shorter (“My Silence” is only a title)

author of Fleché

concrete poetry

combined with recollections from Chan's childhood

Ruin, Blossom by John Burnside J H Prynne crumbs of what could beA remarkable new collection exploring ageing, mortality and environmental destruction from our finest Scottish lyric poet **WINNER OF THE DAVID COHEN PRIZE FOR LITERATURE 2023** 'By far the best British poet alive' SPECTATOR 'A master of language' HILARY MANTEL In this powerful, moving new book, John Burnside takes his cue from Schiller, who recognised that, as one thing fades, so another flourishes: everywhere and always, in matters great and small,