My death will grieve foxes

IWD - Daisy Chain Flower Crown

I puzzled so much about what to post for this glorious idea from

Claire Venus

. Like so many my story is a tapestry of survival, and maybe needs a level of exposure I’m not quite ready for. An then it struck me - I can post this poem. It’s honestly one of my favourites for so many reasons. I loved researching and writing it. I loved when it was paced in the first poetry competition I entered (which in turn introduced me to

Wendy Pratt

who is an astonishing poet and kind, encouraging friend) and I love that it explores survival, trauma, misunderstanding and victory in a way that a few lines of my story never could.

My death will grieve foxes is also a poetry film. It has been selected to be one of 21 films displayed as part of Stanza International poetry festival. You can view the films and vote for your favourite on the festival YouTube channel. Wish me luck!

As part of the IWD flower crown I’d like to tag a few more people who have been so good to meet here

Nelly Bryce

Rita Ott Ramstad

Tamsin Chennell

and

Zoe Gardiner

Thank you for your support!