A book of poems that are all small enough to be sent as text
messages.
messages.
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Andrew Wilson lives in Manchester.
Text Messages is his first full collection.
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EPIGLOTTIS
What I loved most
wasnt eyes, lips, hair
but her favourite words.
Twilight –
camping out as a kid –
& what she used 2 call me:
baboon, baboon, baboon
What I loved most
wasnt eyes, lips, hair
but her favourite words.
Twilight –
camping out as a kid –
& what she used 2 call me:
baboon, baboon, baboon
PALACE OF THE SNAILS
Big and stripey as boiled sweets,
crunchy underfoot on the path.
Leaving the silvery trails
of their time-lapse dances
in the moonlight.
OLD LADY EATING A FISH
A friend fish on a white tray,
no chips,
in a doorway out of the rain,
breaking bits off.
Her pink bonnet like a film star’s.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is absolutely fantastic. The text message is the modern casual poem, and Wilson's lyrical words are as understated as they are elegant and profound. They remind me of Roger McGough, Philip Larkin, and even the band Death Cab for Cutie. Wonderful short observations on everyday life. A lovely book I'll re-read and will take everywhere. More please Mr Wilson!
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Aline
Format:Paperback
What can you say in 160 characters? These poems cover pretty much everything. Life, death and in between. Intriguing, revealing. Small is very beautiful.
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