J Renton

5 days ago

The Modern Cockney Festival is now open for poetry entries for an upcoming anthology on two themes:– Modern Cockney identities & Cockney Diaspora– Unity & Comradeship of East End Communities (in celebration of the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street)Entrants aged 18 and over are welcome to submit poems of up to 40 lines.A prize of a Monkey (£500) for a poem judged as one that brings either of the themes most alive; two Tons (£100) as commendation prizes.Closing date: 4 October 2026Find out more: moderncockneyfestival.co.uk/the-new-cockney-poets/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Pen to Print

5 days ago

18-24 May is Creativity & Wellbeing Week 2026A festival of creative healthcreativityandwellbeing.org.uk/Get involved by sharing your work, in-person & online events and by checking out the events curated by London Arts and Health and the Culture, Health & Wellbeing Alliance. ... See MoreSee Less

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Pen to Print

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Every Tuesday we will be sharing a poem from one of our wonderful Pen to Print and Write On! contributors. We hope you enjoy!**The Meds We Borrow by Vrushali KhadilkarAte some good food,that day on the street,It was Gol-Gappa that was yummy,in that given time, was a momentary joy.Moments and hours later,tummy trembled,Eating gol gappa on the streets,is a 100 percent gamble.Stuck in my room with my friends,we are on tour,up hills, desolate.My tummy went on loose,No morsel were staying in,I couldn’t fathom gulping another sip.Pinged my friends, about my state,they jumped outta their bed,and then,I borrowed some meds,from them.I borrowed some help,from them. ... See MoreSee Less

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Monday Moments: Borrowed Cultures, Borrowed Stories

Monday Moments: Something Borrowed