Re·creation: A Queer Poetry Anthology Rachel Spence defiantly asserting that we are

defiantly asserting that we are not defeated – at least not just yet

initiated ‘The Lonely Funeral’ project and seven years later in Antwerp

one feels that were there to be a World Laureate

Luke Wright journeys off the sunken roads of southern England and into himself

Joey Frances is Based in Manchester

Re·creation: A Queer Poetry Anthology Rachel Spence defiantly asserting that we areIn 2021, supported by Creative Scotland, the Recreation project invited anyone in Scotland and the UK to write poems, develop their craft, and build a community through workshops, round table feedback and 1 to 1 mentorship. The project took its inspiration from Audre Lorde, and its title from her poem of the same name, placing roots in play, refreshment, recovery, restoration and creativity. The Recreation anthology contains new work from nearly 30