At the start of the coronavirus lockdown, Paul Cookson set out to write a poem a day - and kept on going. Featuring his opening five hundred poems, Volume One is an authentic and poetic discourse on the mood of the nation, composed with compassion, humour, and adroit takes on the day to day of life throughout challenging times.
When the pandemic started, Paul Cookson began to write a poem a day, little thinking that before it ended he would have written a thousand. Volume Two continues his compassionate, societal and humorous documentation of the nation's wellbeing and resolve, crafting an extraordinary collection for these truly extraordinary times.
Written daily throughout the UK's restrictions to combat coronavirus, Nail on the Head takes us from the anniversary of the first lockdown, through the easing of regulations, and up to our grand reopening on so-called 'Freedom Day'.
Written daily during the COVID-19 pandemic, Paul Cookson's new collection picks up directly from his first volume, Fighting Talk. These poems document the period from the pubs re-opening through to the introduction of the 'Three- Tier System'. Compassionate, humorous and political, here is another extraordinary collection for extraordinary times.
Written daily throughout the UK's restrictions to combat coronavirus, Paul Cookson's third volume covers the period from the introduction of the 'Three- Tier System' through to the anniversary of the first lockdown. Filled with humour and compassion, it is a reflective documentation of the nation's wellbeing.
Composed throughout the initial phase of the UK's coronavirus lockdown, Paul Cookson's poetry diary covers the period of 23rd March to 3rd July 2020. Compassionate, political and principled, and laced with the author's renowned humour, here is an extraordinary collection for extraordinary times and a reflective discourse on the mood of a nation.
Fantastically funny poems for all footie fans!
A favourite poet's new collection of verse for children, ranging from riotously funny to gently scary and outright absurd
Uplifting, thoughtful and inspirational, the very best poems by Paul Cookson
The adventures of a cuddly white kitten, who has no name and has lost his family just before Christmas. Each chapter represents one day leading up to Christmasand can be read to overexcited children at bed time. A happy ending, complete with Father Christmas, is guaranteed.