Prose Poetry & History

A year before he died at Arras, Edward Thomas wrote "Tall Nettles"—eight lines about some old farm tools going under the nettles. He declined to feel sorry for them. That refusal is the poem. Faced with something neglected, most of us feel the same reflex. A derelict building, an overgrown garden, machinery going green at the edges. We assume it has fallen from a better state, and that the proper response is to restore it or to mourn it. Pity Arrives Before Thought Does Two p

Alden Carrow - British Counties In Verse. North Yorkshire is a land rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. From the rolling hills of the Yorkshire Dales to the rugged coastline of Whitby, this region has inspired countless writers and poets. One unique way to explore this heritage is through prose poems. These short, lyrical pieces blend the narrative style of prose with the emotional depth of poetry. In this blog post, we will uncover how prose poems can help us disco