Skirrid Poems

  • 'Skirrid Fawr': This poem explores themes of separation and distance, both physical and emotional, symbolized by the mountain itself. Consider how Sheers uses the landscape to reflect the breakdown of relationships.

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    • 'The Hill Fort': Explores the gradual erosion and change in a relationship over time, mirroring the physical decay of the hill fort.

    • 'Valentine': Examines love and relationships with a focus on honesty and unconventional affection.

  • 'Y Gaer': Explores themes of history, memory, and the enduring impact of the past on the present. Link this to ideas about how the past shapes identity and relationships.

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    • 'Inheritance': Explores themes of familial legacy, the weight of history, and the connection between generations.

    • 'Flag': Reflects on Welsh history and identity through the symbol of the flag, useful for linking to the enduring impact of the past.

  • 'The Equation': Deals with themes of love, loss, and the attempt to quantify emotions. The mathematical imagery provides a unique lens through which to examine human relationships.

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    • 'Show': Explores themes of performance and the gap between external appearance and internal feelings.

    • 'Hedge School': Examines the theme of hidden knowledge and unconventional learning.

  • 'Mametz Wood': Focuses on the themes of war, memory, and the human cost of conflict. The poem reflects on the soldiers of World War I and the lasting impact of their sacrifice.

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    • 'History': Considers how history and personal experiences intertwine to shape identity.

    • 'Winter Swans': Explores themes of reconciliation and the healing power of nature after conflict.

  • 'Border Country': Explores themes of identity, belonging, and the sense of being caught between two cultures or places. Consider how Sheers uses the border landscape to represent this liminal space.

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    • 'Keyways': Explores themes of access, restriction, and the emotional barriers between people.

    • ' фарф' (Flag): This poem has no english title because it's written in welsh and tells the history of Wales through the symbol of the Welsh flag. It emphasizes the identity and pride of Welsh people.

  • ' фарф' (Flag): This poem has no english title because it's written in welsh and tells the history of Wales through the symbol of the Welsh flag. It emphasizes the identity and pride of Welsh people.