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Penelope Walker – writer

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Category: Reflections

Reflection of the Genesis of the poem ‘Addict’

Posted on June 15, 2019 by Penelope Walker - Writer

There is a quilt I made on the armchair in our bedroom awaiting a new home as we have just… Read more Reflection of the Genesis of the poem ‘Addict’

Reflection on the genesis of ‘Why have you come?’

Posted on March 31, 2019March 31, 2019 by Penelope Walker - Writer

Many people have asked me what this poem is about. One young male friend in my workshopping group thought it… Read more Reflection on the genesis of ‘Why have you come?’

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