Poetry Books

The first one went, as he came,
too soon.
The second jumped into a lily pool
and was found
three days later.
The third, protected
by too fierce love,

In the spring of 2008, Michael Longley was appointed Ireland Professor of Poetry. His inaugural lecture, published here for the first time, constitutes ‘an autobiography in poetry’. He…

Jeremy Hooker's book of poems takes its title from the earthling, which God created from the dust of the earth. Exploring ‘ground’ in its material and metaphysical senses, as nature,…

Michael Henry’s fourth collection with Enitharmon Press is a far-reaching and sharp study of physical and emotional landscapes. These intriguing poems charm, challenge and locate us with…

Michael Henry’s fourth collection with Enitharmon Press is a far-reaching and sharp study of physical and emotional landscapes. These intriguing poems charm, challenge and locate us with…