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poyums

By: Len Pennie
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And I have done more than just simply get by

So much more than escape or survive

Through the galvanisation of love, time and patience

I’ll take hold of my story and thrive

After life that was seldom what life ought to be

Through laughter and love I’ll be whole

This story is mine from the cover to spine

And the narrative I will control

Whether she’s writing letters to her younger self, advocating for women’s rights or adapting fairy tales to process an abusive relationship, Len’s voice is bold, unashamedly frank and unmistakably hers.

The poems in this collection, both funny and fiercely feminist, announce a formidable new talent. Moving deftly between English and Scots, poyums is as approachable as it is affecting.

©2024 Len Pennie (P)2024 Canongate Books Poetry Inspiring Funny Heartfelt

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"Beautiful poetry and her language is just spectacular." (Jane Godley)
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This book certainly takes you on a journey through the emotions of life, as the author reads it you can really feel each word and it certainly enhances the experience of listening to the book.
It brings up a lot of thinking points and talking points that I'm sure can be taken forward to right wrongs and become a better as people.
It's a heavy to listen to so if your looking for something happy and light, get it but listen to it later as its certainly not one to miss.
It's also peppered with lots of Scots words that even if you don't know them they are written in a way the meaning certainly would not be lost. Very skillfully done.

Fantasticly written book read with all the emotion from the author.

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So glad that I didn't have to wait for the audible failing eyesight makes reading a chore.
The poyums are amazing emotionally challenging but certainly they're not a bore.
From one who has suffered abuse heartbreak and pain . unbeleivingly I'm left wanting more.
More of your witty and gritty revelations that we really knew all along.
Your stanzas so musical lilting and beautiful really they should be called song.
Keep up the fight I'm right behind you I just wish I had your gift of wisdom and words.

Powerful and beautiful

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"Poyums", by the inimitable Len Pennie, is a thought-provoking collection of magnificent wordsmithing! Len's passionate phrasings comes from a soul-deep well into which each of us should both dread and delight to peer. There lies immense pain and soaring hope, amalgamated; creating a tough, shining alloy. Sharpness that cuts, resilience that shields, and a stalwart support.
And for me personally, I'm glad I didn't have to wait for the audiobook. Not only for my difficulty in reading these days, but also for the added nuance of hearing poetry read by its author.

Strength in struggle

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There is a line about how you shouldn't mess with a poet if you don't want a retort in the form of poetry which made me cry out with delight and triumph. Worthy of inclusion in any poetry anthology beside any poets at all you would care to name.

Inspiring Insular Germanic

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Loved it all. Such passion and humour and in a great accent bringing the Scottish language to life

Honesty and humour

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