Ahem, pray enjoy this little poem we composed for your
delectation:
In the battle ‘twixt sword and pen,
The writer proclaims his might,
But might alone won’t create a poem,
As you can see from this pile of...nonsense.
Ok, so we stink at poetry. But not everyone does. Which is why
this year's One Book – One Edinburgh reading campaign is Carry a Poem. During February, Edinburgh’s
residents will be challenged to carry a poem with them – in their
pocket, in their bag, wallet, purse or even by iPod for those
lovers of new-fangled
contraptions.
Poetry fans can get their hands on a free book, stuffed full of
poems chosen by Scots, accompanied by stories of why the poems
matter to them and comes complete with foreword by Holywood star
Alan Cumming. Other celebrities supporting the scheme include Rory
Bremner, Lorraine Kelly, Liz Lochhead, Brian Taylor and Hardeep
Singh Kohli. Thousands of the Carry a Poem books and pocket poetry
cards will be handed out across the capital,and here are lots of
other activities planned too, so keep your ears peeled and your eye
to the ground.
Now in its fourth year, the One Book – One Edinburgh is joint
venture between Edinburgh UNESCO City of
Literature Trust and the Scottish Poetry Library. If you didn't
know already, Edinburgh was designated as the very first UNESCO
City of Literature because of its rich literary heritage.
Impressive stuff, eh?
Even better, you can contribute your favourite verses too, and
the reasons behind your choices. We’re willing to bet you won’t be
picking our effort though...
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