train but remembered why I love poems so much. Then I watched two elderly ladies stand there in their macs and clear plastic hair protectors talking through the poem. They were canny enough to catch their train though. Maybe there’s something about plastic hoods. I might get hold of some for when I’m in Glasgow in May! The second point of connection has been through a couple of poetry mailing lists and of course
the wonderful Guardian online Poetry Workshop. Whenever I can’t write I look through the workshops. They’re a fantastic resource. It’s also a great way of accessing feedback from a varied group of poets. For a more light hearted online poetry challenge, with feedback from other posters, I enjoy Helena Nelson’s Worddoctors site. Follow the Bulletin Board link at the foot of the page and look for the weekly Polympic challenge.
