Provocations

A modest volume of verse that feels more like a series of quiet conversations than a formal anthology, this collection captures moments that have lingered long after they occurred. The poet writes on provocation rather than obligation, turning personal loss, the hush of a London garden, and the starkness of distant landscapes into brief yet resonant snapshots. Her reflections on the Great War linger with a spare, almost reverent intensity, while poems about home soil and far‑off South African horizons reveal a tender curiosity about place and memory.

Introduced by a thoughtful essay from a well‑known essayist, the book is framed as a counterpoint to the often‑contrived “occasional” poetry of its time. Each piece is marked by vivid colour—most strikingly a splash of red that draws the eye and the heart—delivered in compact lines that invite the listener to pause and feel. The result is a sincere, lyrical journey through everyday marvels and sorrowful epochs, perfect for anyone who enjoys poetry that lives in the moment rather than in grand design.