Author: Black Ven
Dorset poetry walks and workshops
FREE series of gentle poetry walks and workshops connecting creativity to nature in Dorset parks and green spaces. These are run through the Stepping into Nature programme,… Read more “Dorset poetry walks and workshops”
Creative Writing walks at Swanage Pier
Tues 4th June/ Weds 26th June/ Tues 30th July 10.30am-12pm Join me for a new season of creative writing walks at Swanage Pier: gentle walks over one… Read more “Creative Writing walks at Swanage Pier”
Sea Poem: Sea Quenching
Slipping on ice-steel socks, sinking into shingled thoughts;- I’m iron-blood dripped into shimmering depths. Sword legs glide through long ago relics, and washed clean, my heavy… Read more “Sea Poem: Sea Quenching”
Black Ven monthly poetry workshops
Monthly two hour poetry workshops exploring creative ideas to develop poetry on the page and on stage. A series of practical workshops to inspire you by exploring… Read more “Black Ven monthly poetry workshops”
Fox She: a poem reflecting The Fox Woman storytelling by Martin Shaw
A poem in response to a telling by Martin Shaw, of The Fox Woman. I loved the story back in April, but I’m only now hoping to… Read more “Fox She: a poem reflecting The Fox Woman storytelling by Martin Shaw”
Gig Rowing in Earthlines Issue 16: Black Ven
I am proud and so very thrilled to be published in Earthlines magazine this issue. My piece is a meditation on gig rowing and how it feels… Read more “Gig Rowing in Earthlines Issue 16: Black Ven”
Audio Poem – Erosion: Ammonite poems from the cliffside
Poem: Erosion (c) Sarah Acton 2016
Field recording #1
field recording#1 Evidence vole carcass perfect laid thrush wraith feathers splayed vibrating frequencies heaving harmonies only immortals see beyond boundaries -sleight augury! such oracles, We.