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Hasib Hourani's debut collection, rock flight, is a book-length poem that follows personal and historical narrative centered on the violent occupation of Palestine. Searing and fierce, tender and pleading, rock flight moves between poetry and prose, historical events and meditations on language to create a vital interactive reading experience.

This chapbook by Ro Mehrooz is the first time that the work of a single Rohingyan poet has appeared in print in a bilingual edition. The Rohingya people continue to experience genocide at the hands of the Myanmar military, so it is not surprising that Ro's poems are full of anger, anguish and despair, although there are moments of light as he reflects upon the traditions and customs of his people. James Byrne's informative introduction, together with Ro's deeply-affecting poems, paint a stark and unforgettable picture of this war-torn, torture-ravaged and largely forgotten area of Myanmar.

The Conjurer is Pedro Serrano's second book from Arc, and includes work drawn from his three published collections in Mexico as well as unpublished work. These are powerful poems which explore the natural world in all its wonder with a close and meticulous attention that transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary. Serrano's rich and complex lexicon and his mastery of poetic form, metaphor and diction are perfectly captured in Anna Crowe's sensitive and compelling translation - for those who have not encountered Serrano's poetry before, this is an unmissable introduction to the work of one of Mexico's leading contemporary poets.

Dilawar Karadaghi is one of the most important contemporary Kurdish poets and his work is marked by the long years of persecution, marginalization and struggle that are part of the Kurdish experience. The poems in this short selection are full of longing, sadness, loss and, in the final poem, anger, as the poet remembers the devastating chemical attack on Halabja in 1988 in which his 'country's hair turned white'.

And do not relinquish the search For that limitless lightSo that in the street, starsMorph into cometsExtract from 'This Place (...)'  HAIRAN is a new anthology of poetry by Iranian women, compiled in the face of the violent attacks on life and liberty that began with the death of Mahsa Amini in Tehran in September 2022. Amini was arrested and killed in police custody for not covering enough of her hair in public. Here are 75 poems from a diverse cross-section of contemporary Iranian voices, accompanied by 'hair portraits' taken by the poets. Alongside Sobati and Sarhandi-Williams, HAIRAN was edited by Sepideh Jodeyri, Sepideh Kouti, Anna Krasnowolska, Anahita Rezaei, and Abbas Shokri.

A new selection of Paul Durcan's finest poems, published in celebration of his 80th birthday'He has written immortal poems. I revere him' Michael LongleyFor fifty years the poet Paul Durcan has explored and questioned a world both real and imagined.Steeped in the goings-on of Ireland and preoccupied with its concerns, he has delighted, enriched and unsettled his readers. His prodigious output of more than twenty collections bursts with poems that are courageously personal and passionately spiritual - a body of work that contains multitudes.'The great enemy of art is the ego' says Durcan. 'It keeps getting in the way. One needs the ego to disappear so that I become you; I become the people walking up and down the street.'First published in 1967, Durcan remains the most of companionable of poets. His vivacity and ability to surprise has never been clearer than in this new selection of eighty of his finest poems, published in celebration of his 80th birthday.EDITED BY NIALL MACMONAGLEWITH AN INTRODUCTION BY COLM TOIBIN

this charms the buried light of stars -this deflects bullets - this unblooms a war -In some Filipino clans, parents pass down to each child an agimat, an amulet or charm, in the hope its magic will protect and empower them. In a world of daily pain and loss, Romalyn Ante's second collection asks how do we keep safe what we hold most dear? At the dawn of the pandemic, the poet - a practising nurse in the NHS - is thrown onto the frontlines of the war against COVID-19, and finds herself questioning what it means to fight, and what it takes to heal. Past conflicts swim into the now: when the poet falls in love with a man of Japanese heritage, it forces a reckoning with her family's suffering under Japan's brutal wartime occupation of the Philippines. Elsewhere, we meet the irrepressible, many-breasted goddess Mebuyan, the poet's alter ego. In Philippine myth, Mebuyan nurses the spirits of departed children in the underworld, but here she watches over young people in crisis - a girl who can't stop cutting herself, a teenager who has leapt from a railway viaduct. These are poems of strength and solace - they quiver with heart, feeling a way toward hope.

The Pharmacy is an extended exploration of family, loss, and the indignities of British medical institutions. Building a landscape that is at once influenced by autotheory, life experience of care, and a fervent critique of austerity, this is a fiery second collection from Kat Sinclair. For fans of: Rachael Allen, Amy Acre, Kerry-Anne Mendoza

Dove / Chris Kirubi's WILDPLASSEN is a finely-wrought debut collection. The weather surrounds, as subjectivity is carefully interrogated through typographic gesture and image. Thinking with Sembéne, Glissant, Nourbese Philip and others, we are ushered into a space of translation and study reflecting on dispossession, native informants and racial categorisation. "Wildplassen" is a legal term for public urination in which wildness is invoked as an inappropriate occupation of public (urban) space. This collection transfigures the borders of air, city and landscape; language, lyric and page with instability and waywardness. WILDPLASSEN by Dove/Chris Kirubi is a wondrous book. The pages shake, an attribute of syntax that resembles brownian motion. Just as "colour bleeds right through", so does this: a capacity to "tremble" that's both somatic and formal, an improvised set of notations. In fact, kirubi extends the intergenre proposition of the collection itself to emanate "gliss.notes", fragments and lines "transcribed...while attempting to translate," a "flickering close-up of flowers", and so on. This is a stunning and moving work from the verges of poetry, performance and visual art. - Bhanu KapilAfter the rain, Chris Kirubi's WILDPLASSEN meets us in the street, as all the mundane elements of the day world begin to glisten: light diffracting in the damp sheen upon the tarmac, pavements, railings, rainbows appearing in puddles. This poetry encourages us to loiter, or to walk intentionally at the slowest pace in the opposite direction to what racial capitalism would want of us. Only then emerge the small intimacies that Kirubi is attuned to, in the correspondences between sounds, syllables, plants. Their writing forages a quiet philosophy for the page. Pirouettes of emotion --- from this everyday enchantment, to anxiety and grief --- "encourage the recovery of all dreams". Come, pluck up your velveteen ears from beneath your raincoat, and remember to wash your hands. - Nat RahaFor Fans of: Victoria Adukwei-Bulley, Dionne Brand, Momtaza Mehri

Poets Audre Lorde and Pat Parker first met in 1969; they began exchanging letters regularly five years later. This is a rare opportunity to glimpse inside the minds and friendship of two great twentieth century poets.

Midge Burleigh's evocative poetry collection, Materialised Invisibility, invites readers on a profound journey through the seasons of life, nature, and the human soul. With a keen eye for detail and a masterful command of language, Burleigh crafts verses that illuminate the beauty and complexity of the world around us. From the whispers of the first snowdrops to the echoes of childhood memories, each poem is a testament to the power of observation and introspection. Burleigh fearlessly explores themes of spirituality, mortality, and the search for meaning, weaving together vivid imagery and thought-provoking insights. Whether reflecting on the cyclical nature of existence or confronting the challenges of modern society, Materialised Invisibility is a captivating and transformative reading experience. Burleigh's unique voice and poetic vision will resonate with readers long after the final page is turned, reminding us of the enduring beauty and resilience of the human spirit in the face of life's many mysteries.

In this powerful collection of poetry, author Molli Nicholson bravely shares her journey of surviving domestic abuse and finding the strength to break free. Drawing from her own painful experiences, Nicholson gives voice to the often-unspoken reality endured by so many women. With raw emotion and unflinching honesty, she explores the cycle of abuse, the shattering of self, and the slow path to healing. From the early red flags to the depths of despair, Nicholson's poems paint a vivid and haunting portrait of living with an abuser. Yet amidst the darkness, a resilient spirit emerges, determined to reclaim identity and worth. Her words serve as a lifeline to other survivors, offering validation, understanding, and the hope of a new beginning.

This anthology of eleven stirring tales, composed in melodic rhyming couplets, sweeps readers into a realm where myth intertwines with romance across diverse landscapes: from the Peruvian Amazon to the plains of Africa, the vastness of the Pacific to the spiritual heights of Tibet. Each narrative celebrates the wild, noble beasts that champion the cause of their land: wolves liberating Athens, pumas safeguarding the Amazon, bears emancipating prisoners in wartime Germany, and more. These creatures not only symbolize the spirit of their homelands but also the myths and history embedded within, now imperilled by relentless modernization. Scott's work weaves a poetic tapestry reminiscent of Coleridge's 'Ancient Mariner, ' Kipling's 'Just So Stories, ' and the adventurous spirit of Patrick Leigh Fermor, all while channelling Mary Pope Osborne's fascination with myth. It's a literary mosaic, unparalleled in ambition, which speaks eloquently to the urgency of preserving our world's cultural and ecological richness. The stories, though they grapple with themes of loss and environmental decay, also ignite hope for spiritual rebirth and the triumph of nature's indomitable hear

Welcome to My Safe Space, a haven of peace and tranquility that resides within your heart. This imagined sanctuary is a place to plan, dream, and make those dreams come true. Where your desires are met with satisfaction. 'An apple a day keeps the doctor away, ' so they say. But here, a poem a day empowers you to reach for the stars. Filled with vivid verse that speaks to your core, this collection makes you realize imagination transcends the mind: its manifestation lies within your grasp. The atmosphere brims with positivity. A walk on the clouds offers hope. A dance with angels may summon love. You can't help but feel emboldened. Dazzled by kaleidoscopes of color, you become the hero of your story. In this boundless space, you are unlimited, free to be and go wherever you desire. No codes, no keys, no borders or barriers. It exists in your mind, but its magic may leave you forever changed. So, join the club, get inspired, and transform

This collection of poems offers an insight into the joys, challenges, and intimacies of life and love. The author's carefully chosen words create vivid images with beautiful phrases. He invites readers into his personal and internal world, transporting them away from the hustle and bustle of life to quiet, reflective spaces. Speaking from the heart, he shares profound feelings and experiences in a relatable manner.

Rearview unfurls a tapestry of America's transformative canvas during the evocative epochs of the sixties and early seventies. Amidst the burgeoning tides of a new era, the nation navigates through the growing pains that intricately intertwine with the hopes, ideals, and lives of a generation predestined to redefine society's blueprint.As the pages turn, readers are transported through a time-lapse of evolving ideologies and lifestyles that not only mirror the nation's metamorphosis but also herald the dawn of a reimagined social landscape. Through the rearview mirror, the essence of an era that reverberated through the corridors of history comes to life, painting a vivid imagery of a time that sculpted the contours of modern-day America.

Swedish poet Judith Kiros''s widely-acclaimed debut stretches boundaries of genre, race, and gender in an alternative production of Shakespeare''s Othello that sidesteps black death for a multitude of futures. Taking a cue from Derek Walcott''s Omeros, Kiros employs metric verve and critical bite to add to Shakespeare a wide range of historical and contemporary works, producing a meditation on blackness that sets up a new reflective surface at every turn.