Three poems by Frank McMahon are to be published in a Covid-inspired anthology of poetry and prose by Palewell Press. Frank said ‘Can you hear the people sing?’ brings together voices from around the world, tragic, worried, resilient, humorous, poetic, reflective. They all give evidence of the shared humanity which is helping us to survive and keep going.’ You can find out more about Palewell Press and order a copy of the anthology here.

This month it’s the turn of writer Clare Roberts to be featured in Cirencester Scene. Her poem ‘Descent of Blaven’ can be read in our poem and story of the month section above. She is profiled in the print version of the magazine and her work will be featured on the magazine’s website here from mid-December.

Norman Smith is this month’s Cirencester Scene featured writer. You can read two of his Haiku by clicking on the ‘Poem of the Month’ image, or by going to the online version of the magazine at Cirenscene.com.

Check out our latest Poem of the Month ‘Signet Ring’ by Iris Anne Lewis.

The poem was first published in ARTEMISpoetry, issue 24, and is featured in this month’s Cirencester Scene.