Simon Armitage releases spring-themed poetry collection celebrating blossom
by Steven Morris from Environment | The Guardian on (#6KGPA)
Poet laureate produces 10 poems, haiku and a musical EP, working with National Trust as it renews its blossom campaign
He imagines blossom as fancy dress, as an artist or a magician lighting up countryside, town and city. Yes, it is a thing of beauty and joy but also, sometimes, a pertinent reminder of changing climate patterns.
On World Poetry Day and to celebrate spring, the poet laureate, Simon Armitage, has launched a collection celebrating the bright blossom that sweeps through the UK at this time of year.
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