The Nature of Place Poetry Salon

As we approach the winter solstice, and as an antidote to the busyness which this time of year can bring how about some words and poems, to listen inwards, to pause, to recalibrate, to renew...Here, I bring you the first of three seasonal poetry salons which explore the intersecting themes ecology, activism, hope and restoration, with poetry as bridge and balm, bringing us close to the question, 'What does it mean to be human right now'...The first salon is on the theme of 'Nature and Place', with poems from Wendell Berry, Joy Harjo, Rachel Holstead and Jane Hirshfield, and one of my own.I hope you enjoy, and if you care to share, I'd love to hear what the salon sparks for you, and what poems or words it makes you reach for too..Happy listening,Clare xxYou can listen here on soundcloud (26 mins)   

Poetry Salon 5

 Hello everyoneOn tonight's episode of The Poetry Salon we are on a journey across the world, to India and then to Rwanda, encountering voices and poems which we don't often encounter.So, pull up a chair and take 15 minutes to listen to the voices of children and young adults who have some very powerful words to offer ushttps://soundcloud.com/claremulvany/poetry-salon-5-december-2017You can listen to previous episodes of The Poetry Salon over on my soundcloud page here.Happy listening!Clare x

Poetry Salon // 3

You can listen to Episode 3 here. Have you ever felt lost, homesick, wondering if you will ever find your way?Here in this third episode of the poetry salon I explore poetry as a map to help us find our way back to our inner and outer worlds.Today with the help of encounters with Seamus Heaney, David Whyte and David Wagoner- some a little more literal that I would have liked!Total running time: 14 mins.Hope you enjoy and would love to hear what poems have been maps for you over the years.Clare xx Want to catch up with other episodes: Episode One: Poetry as communal act and the introduction of the salon, with poems by Mary Oliver and Rachel Holstead. Listen here Episode Two: Poetry as lineage- and a cauldron of childhood memory. With rhymes from my Nana, a poem from my Dad, and a poem which took me into political awareness. Listen here. ...

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Poetry Salon // 2

 Next up in the December Poetry Salon- some reminiscences about childhood and our relationship with poetry growing up.. plus a secret confession!So I invite you to make yourself a cup of tea, pull up a cozy chair and listen inwards...You can listen in here:  (13 mins)Hope you enjoy.Clare xxMissed episode one?You can listen to that again here.

December Poetry Salon // One

A little treat in store!December can be such a whirl - the noise of busyness, the demands of the season.So, how about treating yourself to 15 minutes of poetry and stories of poems.Over the course of the month I will be sharing 10 poetry salons with the invitation to pull up a chair,  listen in, and tune into the space and deep questions which the poems may open up inside of you. I really hope you enjoy - it has been such a pleasure to put these together of you. Please feel free to share with others who you think could dose with a dose of poetry at the moment too!You can listen online now over here:In today's salon I am sharing poems from Mary Oliver and Rachel HolsteadI'll be back in a few more days with the next salon,Clare xx ...Want to stay in touch? Sign up to my newsletter for more creative resources and tools for leading your one wild and precious life.