“The Rainbow Bridge” expresses the strong bond that often exists between a person and their pet, be it a dog, cat, horse, or ...

Is it possible to capture a tiger in a poem? The poet laureate, Simon Armitage, has written a lot about animals in the past, but always at a distance. He wants that to change - to feel that he has ...

He wants that to change - to feel that he has captured the spirit of an animal, and done it justice in a brand new poem. Molluscs present particular challenges for poets - though not for the award ...