Truth to Life
We celebrate the lasting power of Seamus Heaney’s verse, his ability to ‘credit marvels’, and his enduring presence in the work of poets writing now.
Poems for Peace competition – 1st Prize: Heather Glover
Read Heather Glover’s winning poem from our Poems for Peace competition for 11-18 year olds.
Poems for Peace competition – 2nd Prize: Halema Malak
Poems for Peace Competition – 2nd-Prize: read Halema Malak’s poem about her last day in Afghanistan and the emotion she felt during the time when she left her hometown.
Poems for Peace competition – 3rd Prize: Alwiyah Qassim
Poems for Peace Competition – 3rd-Prize: read Alwiyah Qassim’s poem.
Poems for Peace competition – Highly Commended: Mohamed Assaf
Poems for Peace Competition: read Mohamed Assaf’s Highly Commended poem.
Poems for Peace competition – Highly Commended: Angelina Borzini-Castor
Poems for Peace Competition: read Angelina Borzini-Castor’s Highly Commended poem.
Poems for Peace competition – Highly Commended: Izzy Crane
Poems for Peace Competition: read Izzy Crane’s Highly Commended poem.
Poems for Peace competition – Highly Commended: Ciéra Cree Drury
Poems for Peace Competition: read Ciéra Cree Drury’s Highly Commended poem.
Poems for Peace competition – Highly Commended: Olivia Darby
Poems for Peace Competition: read Olivia Darby’s Highly Commended poem.
Poems for Peace competition – Highly Commended: Sayandeep Das
Poems for Peace Competition: read Sayandeep Das’s Highly Commended poem.
Poems for Peace competition – Highly Commended: Rosie Lewis
Poems for Peace Competition: read Rosie Lewis’s Highly Commended poem.
Poems for Peace competition – Highly Commended: Ambar Madhok
Poems for Peace Competition: read Ambar Madhok’s Highly Commended poem.