Peace Poetry

Three RSL poet Fellows consider Wilfred Owen’s life and death, and the relationship between poetry and peace in their own lifetimes. Chaired by Shahidha Bari.

Naw dros heddwch/ Nine for Peace

Menna Elfyn reads her commissioned poem ‘Naw dros heddwch/ Nine for Peace’ – commemorating 100 years since the death of Wilfred Owen.

Recruitment

Blake Morrison reads his commissioned poem ‘Recruitment’ – commemorating 100 years since the death of Wilfred Owen.

Peace < Water

Sabrina Mahfouz reads her commissioned poem ‘Peace < Water' - commemorating 100 years since the death of Wilfred Owen.

White Sheets

Ian Duhig reads his commissioned poem ‘White Sheets’ – commemorating 100 years since the death of Wilfred Owen.

The Few

Michael Symmons Roberts reads his commissioned poem ‘The Few’ – commemorating 100 years since the death of Wilfred Owen.

The Spring

Pascale Petit reads her commissioned poem ‘The Spring’ – commemorating 100 years since the death of Wilfred Owen.

The Swimmer

Helen Mort reads her commissioned poem ‘The Swimmer’ – commemorating 100 years since the death of Wilfred Owen.