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  The Top 10 Poets – The Scottish...

  Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott,...

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  The language of Poetry is an art that most of us attempt at some point in our lives.  Although its commonplace exposure has been somewhat marginalised in today’s often fast-paced lives we all recognise good verse that can empathise with our thoughts or open us up to experience new things in new ways, to better understand and to enjoy the many strands of our lives. 
  But finding a starting point can be overwhelming, even off-putting, so in this series we offer up our Top 10 classic poets, who brim with talent and verse, on a range of subjects and themes that we can all enjoy. 
  The wild, beautiful landscape and enduring history of Scotland has witnessed much over the centuries, from moments of great beauty to acts of wanton savagery.  These 10 poets are both testament and reflection of that history.

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  Gigi & Dar

  Josh Azouz

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  'Private Gigi. One Direction awaits your commands.'
  A roadblock. Two young women armed with machine guns and Nutella. Days away from finishing the army.
  Gigi has a secret. Dar dreamt she'd be shot today. And there's a strange vehicle heading their way… Well, that's okay. Nothing ever happens here. Right?
  A comic tragedy about what we bury in order to survive, Josh Azouz's play Gigi & Dar was first performed at the Arcola Theatre, London, in 2024, directed by Kathryn Hunter.

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  Selected Poems

  Robert Frost

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  Robert Frost's "Selected Poems," published in 1923 by Henry Holt and Company, is a collection that showcases the poet's mastery of language, rhythm, and imagery. This anthology features a selection of Frost's most celebrated works, providing readers with a glimpse into the breadth and depth of his poetic talent. 
  The collection opens with Frost's iconic poem "The Road Not Taken," a meditation on choices, paths, and the uncertainties of life. Throughout the anthology, Frost explores themes such as nature, human experience, and the passage of time. His poems often depict rural landscapes, reflecting his deep connection to the New England countryside. 
  In "Selected Poems," readers encounter Frost's keen observations of the natural world, where he finds both beauty and brutality. From the tranquil scenes of snowy woods to the harsh realities of farm life, Frost's poetry captures the essence of rural existence with vivid clarity. 
  Beyond his depictions of nature, Frost delves into the complexities of human relationships and emotions. He explores themes of love, loss, isolation, and resilience, offering poignant insights into the human condition. 
  Throughout the collection, Frost's language is deceptively simple yet rich with layers of meaning. His use of meter, rhyme, and metaphor imbues his poems with a timeless quality, inviting readers to contemplate life's profound mysteries. 
  "Selected Poems" by Robert Frost is not merely a compilation of verses but a journey through the landscapes of the poet's imagination. With its lyrical beauty and profound insights, this anthology continues to captivate readers and solidify Frost's place as one of America's greatest poets.

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  Metamorphosis - An Anthology

  Joe Graves, Devon Ortega

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  "Change is natural—beautiful, cathartic, necessary. But change is also painful, ugly,vdestructive. It’s one of life’s only constants. You can either embrace it or struggle against it. But it’s unlikely you’ll ever stop it. This collection of 29 short stories, poems, and essays will take your breath away, break your heart, and even inspire transformation in your life. Because there’s no time like the present to break out of your shell, spread your wings, and embrace your own metamorphosis. Written by members of The Ohio Writers’ Association. This is their second audio book collaboration with members of the Ohio Audiobook Narrators. """"Wild Animals"""" by James Siegel, narrated by Gretchen LaBuhn """"Upon The Zinnia Petal"""" by Curtis Deeter, narrated by Gary Smith """"The Hidden"""" by Ellen Austin-Li, narrated by Angus Freathy """"The Sisters"""" by Jamie Galioto, narrated by Danielle Muething """"Chaoyangia"""" by Dong Isbister, narrated by Doug McDonald """"A Place For My Brother"""" by Susan Oelbracht, narrated by Doug McDonald """"Spring Forward"""" by Elizabeth Barrickman, narrated by Angus Freathy """"Experiments In Living Chemistry"""" by Kelly Ferguson, narrated by Gretchen LaBuhn """"I Am Gilgamesh"""" by John Graham, narrated by Rob Reider """"On Seeing My Great Granddaughter In The Womb"""" by Robin Mullet, narrated by Becky White """"Lump"""" by Devon Ortega, narrated by Danielle Muething """"Transparent"""" by Heidi Heiby, narrated by Danielle Muething """"Miracle Of The Mass"""" by Charlene Fix, narrated by Angus Freathy """"My Patient, My Aunt"""" by Nadia Ibrashi, narrated by Becky White """"Mystery School"""" by Nadia Ibrashi, narrated by Becky White """"Negala Clouds"""" by Felicia Cameron, narrated by Rob Reider """"The Blown Harp Lesson"""" by Pamela Spence, narrated by Angus Freathy """"The Rift by Timothy Doyle"""" narrated by Doug McDonald """"The Guts That Come With Love"""" by Schyler Butler, narrated by Angus Freathy """"The Sheriff"""" by George Pallas, narated by Doug McDonald Unbecoming"""" by Devon Ortega, narrated by Gretchen LaBuhn """"Red: A Fairy Tale"""" by Jim Hodnett, narrated by Danielle Muething """"The Last Susan"""" by Christina Moore, narrated by Angus Freathy """"Aubade"""" by Karen Schubert, narrated by Becky White """"Grandma Teague And Me"""" by Stella Ling, narrated by Gretchen LaBuhn """"At The Crossing"""" by Kathy Nicklaus, narrated by Doug McDonald """"Eight Billion Wolves"""" by Jeffrey Mckee, narrated by Doug McDonald """"Fair Flip"""" by Charles O'Donnell, narrated by Gary Smith """"On The Way To Proximata"""" by Joseph Graves, narrated by Becky White & Gary Smith "

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  Hope Beauty and Friendship

  John Angus Walker-Smith

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  This selection of poems by a new author was triggered by the tragic death of his 28-year-old daughter. So the collection begins with loss and the aftermath of loss: the hope of the author that his daughter and he may be reunited in the life to come. This hope underlies many of the poems. This is clearly articulated in ‘Osler and Son’, where a father grieves for loss of his son in World War I but in a stoical, unexpressed manner. 
  The author records his childhood experience of emotions being held back in ‘Boys Don’t Cry John’. While some poems look back, most are contemporary, such as those inspired by the lockdown and the Ukraine War. 
  The author advocates expression of feelings. This is powerfully expressed in relation to his experience of Friendship, both past and present. Transcendental beauty is a theme in the metaphysical poems ‘The Colour Blue’ and ‘Roman Glass’. 
  However, each poem is unique. Many of them speak from the heart and have an emotional impact. The author hopes that these will resonate with readers.

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  Catastrophic Molting

  Amy Shimshon-Santo

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  CATASTROPHIC MOLTING (FlowerSong Press) Amy Shimshon-Santo uses the tools of language to remind readers there is power in repudiation, comfort in collective mourning, and possibility in reimagining. The book title is inspired by the molting ritual of sea elephants (Mirounga Angustirostris) along the California coast. The mirounga rest together on the shore as social protection from violence when they are the most vulnerable. Only through these periods of dramatic change can they grow sleek new coats. The book’s journey begins with “Contagion,” revealing a world split in half like a calabash by a virus. “Beating, trembling,” a woman pleads for mercy while the poems confront the liminality of profound change. “A new cycle had begun / I would never be the same again.” The second section, Sangue, gives voice to mourning and rage. “when you murder the future of music / you are conjuring extinction.” Dysfunction on planet Earth reverberates from the street into the expansive galaxy. Refusing to normalize violence, the poet gathers war inside her own body to detonate it, then blows “tsunami-wind / to rattle clear the desks.” With the verve of Oya, the goddess of ancestral and radical change, the book claims ground for empathy and inter-being. The collection asks readers to imagine: “what if we were a part of a whole / that loved us without ceasing?” Catastrophic Molting breaks from inertia and seeks new ground. Our “foremothers greet the unborn” and are “betrothed to a story that doesn’t wish us dead.” Shimshon-Santo suggests that “stepping off might actually be, stepping in / turning away might actually be, turning toward.”

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