A group of locally based writers have taken their words to the streets to highlight the impact of pollution and climate change on the community and the environment, and to protest against the government’s inhumane treatment of migrants.
Rye Harbour Writers is a group of 14 poets whose work celebrates the dynamic nature of the coastline and the astonishing biodiversity of the area. The poets aim to help sustain these unique landscapes, shores, and wildlife habitats for the future by writing about their experience of them.
The poems were posted in prominent public places around Rye on a weekend which coincided with the opening of the annual Rye Arts Festival when the town hosts many visitors from near and far.
Rye Harbour Writers would like to hear what readers thought of the poetry blitz last weekend. Would you like to see more poems featured in the newspaper regularly? We asked a few of the writers why they write poetry. This is what they said:
“I write poetry in an attempt to express something important to me, in an interesting way, so that I can share it others. I hope what I write somehow condenses or intensifies the experience, making it accessible to the reader.” Hilary Wilce
“I write poetry to articulate a particular experience. To reflect what’s going on in my head. To record my responses to the world around me. To recall memories.” Jim Northover
Image Credits: Jim Northover .
What good timing! It’s wonderful to have seen so many poems in Rye.
The Rye Arts Festival has had two events focusing on poetry.
Anwesha Ayra held a fantastic and moving talk about her handcrafted book of poetry “Writing Rye In Light”.
Today, Friday 29th September at 3.00pm, we have renowned poet Chris Tutton reading his work accompanied by Ann Denholm, principle harpist with the BBC concert orchestra, in a show entitled “Imaginary Landscapes”.
It would be great to see poetry lovers there.