Dear Parent/Guardian (of a child with additional needs)

A blackout (or erasure) poem

Your writing prompt for this week:

…is to write a blackout poem (also known as erasure poetry, redacted poetry, a version of found poetry)

Thank you

Poetry Pals

for the prompt and for the structured-but-not-pressured encouragement to read and write more poetry. I’ve written this one based on some of our experiences as a family when asking for help from some statutory services….

If you fancy joining us for some blackout/erasure poetry experimenting & future poetry play, come and have a look at the gorgeous, encouraging space that

Nelly Bryce

is cultivating over on

Poetry Pals

…….

Poetry (pen) Pals #13

Thanks so much for being here!

Love especially to parents and cheerleaders of children with additional needs who care relentlessly and advocate fiercely (when all available energy should be to care, without having to advocate).

Love and hope for a gentle week,

Ange x