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Conversations with people about the poem that's been a friend to them. (Silver Winner, British Podcast Awards 2018). Anthology published May '24 #PoemsAsFriends

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'And yes, it is a kite!' Fiona soars in our latest episode - sharing again her incredible conversation about the poem that's been a friend to her: 'A Kite for Aibhín' by Seamus Heaney. Go with the wind, friends xx thepoetryexchange.co.uk/episode-96
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rmcfarlane63@rmcfarlane63·
So honoured and humbled to have been made a Doctor of Letters with University of Wolverhampton @wlv_uni A joy to have my family and friends celebrate such an amazing day with Graduates of 2024. @NineArchesPress @PoetryExch @CpwWlv and big thanks to Dr Rob Francis @RMFrancis 🙏🏿🙏🏿
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Poetry Translation Centre@PoetryTranslate·
The winner of the 2024 Sarah Maguire Prize for poetry in translation is On the Contrary by Lia Sturua, translated by Natalia Bukia-Peters and Victoria Field, published by Fal and supported by Writers' House Georgia! Read the announcement on our website: poetrytranslation.org/articles/annou…
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'But was it Ulysses? Or was it only the warmth of the sun On her pillow? The thought kept beating in her like her heart. The two kept beating together. It was only day.' All of Fiona's warmth and light in our latest episode... 💛 thepoetryexchange.co.uk/episode-95
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'Friend and dear friend and a planet's encouragement' In this special episode, we pay tribute to our extraordinary friend and bring you a conversation Fiona really wanted us to share. We hope it fills your heart with love & poetry whenever you listen xx thepoetryexchange.co.uk/episode-95
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“an ‘I’ can become a ‘we’…” The epigraph to Poems as Friends - Adrienne Rich’s powerful, guiding words. For Fiona, poetry was always something that could bridge gaps between us, a common language where strangers could find each other as friends. ❤️ thepoetryexchange.co.uk/anthology
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rmcfarlane63@rmcfarlane63·
Day 7 #SealeyChallenge @SealeyChallenge You’re gonna love this one, So To Speak by Terrance Hayes, an alchemist of words, conjuring volumes of stories in a single poem “from the political to the sensual, from a magic goat to a talking cat” @PoetrySociety @PenguinBooks 🔥🔥👏🏾
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Dr Maria Augusta Arruda BSc PhD FBPhS
To anyone that says “don’t meet your heroes”: find better ones. Fiona’s been in my life before we met each other. Through @PoetryExch Fi brought us conversations on #PoemsAsFriends, and Light to my darkest days. Calling her a friend has been a blessing. You live in us. WE ARE ✨
The Poetry Exchange@PoetryExch

Our dearest friend...our greatest light...we are absolutely heartbroken to have to share that Fiona Bennett, founder of The Poetry Exchange, has died after a short illness. We know so many of you will be sharing in our immense loss, our immense love. thepoetryexchange.co.uk

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Gregory Leadbetter
Gregory Leadbetter@GregMLeadbetter·
Fiona’s legacy @PoetryExch and beyond is such a precious one. She was generous, inspiring, thoughtful, and I’m devastated at the thought that she and I won’t have another conversation. Fiona set a wonderful example in the contemporary life of poetry - and that lives on.
The Poetry Exchange@PoetryExch

Our dearest friend...our greatest light...we are absolutely heartbroken to have to share that Fiona Bennett, founder of The Poetry Exchange, has died after a short illness. We know so many of you will be sharing in our immense loss, our immense love. thepoetryexchange.co.uk

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Hafsah Aneela Bashir
Hafsah Aneela Bashir@Hafsah_A_Bashir·
My heart is so broken by this news, she was a wonderful friend, a beautiful soul & the staunchest ally I could have - her humour & laughter was infectious! Rest in peace dear Fiona - your love & light will be missed immensely 💔🕊️😘Xx
The Poetry Exchange@PoetryExch

Our dearest friend...our greatest light...we are absolutely heartbroken to have to share that Fiona Bennett, founder of The Poetry Exchange, has died after a short illness. We know so many of you will be sharing in our immense loss, our immense love. thepoetryexchange.co.uk

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rmcfarlane63
rmcfarlane63@rmcfarlane63·
It’s taken a week to get into the swing of things since I lost my friend and sister of poetry. A curator of words, bringing diverse people together, an innovator and driver for change. Truly missed, walk good. Love & Light xx
The Poetry Exchange@PoetryExch

Our dearest friend...our greatest light...we are absolutely heartbroken to have to share that Fiona Bennett, founder of The Poetry Exchange, has died after a short illness. We know so many of you will be sharing in our immense loss, our immense love. thepoetryexchange.co.uk

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