Poetry Showcase

As midpoint of summer, filled by weeks of relaxing, August is rife for making discoveries. Whether discovering new places, people, music, holiday destinations during the summer period, or learning something about yourself. This month’s poems mirror each other: one a discovery of memories at the sight of a person,...

To mark the LGBT+ pride celebrations occurring across the UK in July, this month Impact's poetry showcase explores pride with poems submitted by a range of students. Whether inspired by current affairs or personal experience, calling out homophobia or exploring queer desire, the showcase celebrates pride and highlights the...

A collection of poems on the theme of ‘transitions’. June marks the end of another academic year and the beginning of summer- weather permitting- as we reach the midpoint of 2019. With so many possibilities for change, this month’s poetry showcase focuses on ‘transitions.’   Arrive The rafters of...

May is a month of decisions for many, especially as the coursework deadlines draw to a close. As many students look for internships, and others towards graduation, it’s a time of change. With this in mind, it felt only appropriate to put together a showcase on the theme of...

This month we’re looking at growing up, but more importantly, we want to focus on reflection, perspective, and progress.    Birthday Party   All you are And all you are yet to be Bound up in this little girl Small frail figure Hunched over Eyesight fixed Just above the...

In light of recent spooky holidays *cough cough Halloween* this months showcase focuses on the macabre, unearthly and most of all The Supernatural! Witching Hour   This existence as a fatigued ghost- each waking moment an aching darkness.   Lauren Winson   Purgatory   I tiptoe through the graveyard...

This months theme kicks off the academic year by centering on ‘New Beginnings’. So kick back, relax and press reset… Step up, and step in The sun rises, the sun will set The simplest fact we will ever get For some things are big; some things are small But...