{"url":"https://folksy.com/items/8130908-finding-my-tail---poetry-collection-book-of-poetry-poetry-book","title":"Finding My Tail - Poetry Collection, Book of Poetry, Poetry Book","price":7.989999771118164,"currency_code":"GBP","provider_name":"Folksy","description":"Whilst these days I work mainly with fabric, I'm also a poet \u0026\r\n\r\nFinding My Tail is my collection of poetry. \r\n\r\nContaining 84 poems in total, it starts with a year long selection inspired by nature \u0026 the seasons, before moving on to an appreciation of life \u0026 all that makes its pattern – the long warp threads of family, love \u0026 creativity, the weft of encounters, journeys \u0026 experiences, including half a dozen of the poems I wrote whilst undergoing treatment for breast cancer in 2011 (drip stands are contrary blighters). And of course fabric \u0026 sewing appear from time to time as metaphor \u0026 symbolism:\r\n\r\nStorm in May\r\n\r\nThe sky,\r\nunable to decide\r\nbetween smooth, blue satin\r\nand white, broderie frills,\r\ngrows petulant,\r\nhauls on a thick, grey hoodie,\r\ngrumbles, slams, bangs;\r\nfills the air\r\nwith sulky electricity,\r\nbefore bursting\r\ninto hot angry tears.\r\n\r\nTwenty minutes pass,\r\nthe sobbing ceases\r\nand she opts for denim\r\nwith a full spectrum\r\nchiffon scarf.\r\n\r\nTouching on subjects as diverse as astrology, the 100m Final \u0026 the slightly sinister nature of cold fish fingers, the collection rounds off with a haiku advent calendar \u0026 my Christmas poems from 2004 to 2012 (which can also be found in my Decorating the Tree pamphlet).  And yes, the cover image, was based upon my own illustration, which later became the reference image for my Capricorn embroidery.\r\n\r\nPlease let me know, when you order, if you wish me to sign your book.\r\n\r\nPaperback - 76 Pages\r\nISBN: 978-1-909357-27-3\r\n\r\n","brand":"Samantha Newbury","product_id":8130908,"availability":"in stock","quantity":9,"product_expiration":"2026-08-16T17:00:23+00:00","images":["https://imagedelivery.net/0ObHXyjKhN5YJrtuYFSvjQ/i-a976b5a4-2c26-4e90-87ac-a3940d09827e-finding-my-tail-poetry-collection-book-of-poetry-samantha-newbury/public","https://imagedelivery.net/0ObHXyjKhN5YJrtuYFSvjQ/i-ada07328-0bd2-4089-a088-2e92bfe3acfc-finding-my-tail-poetry-collection-book-of-poetry-samantha-newbury/public","https://imagedelivery.net/0ObHXyjKhN5YJrtuYFSvjQ/i-8e8af19d-04db-4e8e-bbef-6f37a27c9faf-finding-my-tail-poetry-collection-book-of-poetry-samantha-newbury/public","https://imagedelivery.net/0ObHXyjKhN5YJrtuYFSvjQ/i-cabefc88-4950-4e69-91ca-db295530a32a-finding-my-tail-poetry-collection-book-of-poetry-samantha-newbury/public","https://imagedelivery.net/0ObHXyjKhN5YJrtuYFSvjQ/i-869fea9e-b8f7-499c-b653-b53aa2fcb679-finding-my-tail-poetry-collection-book-of-poetry-samantha-newbury/public"]}