Photofit by Martin Jago Michael Haslam odes and specular poems

odes and specular poems

a boy steps tentatively from the shadows onto a strobe-lit dancefloor

and described by John Kinsella as a ‘masterpiece’

and we – humans that we are – see fit to plant marigolds and dig up dandelions

what would they say

Photofit by Martin Jago Michael Haslam odes and specular poemsThis powerful debut constructs a vivid portrayal of past and present events through unflinching and often darkly humorous poetry. These poems collide at the intersection of childhood trauma and adult memory, where identity is shaped and 'No one sees or hears the crash its horror unfolding between the front seats in slow motion' Through its narrative, this collection captures the chaos and energy of a childhood, the manipulations and assaults that