Dawn Wood has a background in science and currently works as a tutor in medical education. She has published four collections with Templar Poetry, most recently, 'As Mind Imagines World',2018. Dawn was involved as poet/storyteller in composition/performance projects (‘No Trees to Whisper',2020 and ‘Modern Chants',2021-22) ; both projects shortlisted for Scottish Awards for New Music,2023. She continues to collaborate with composers and musicians. She trained as hypnotherapist in 2014.
All I need to get us off the ground
is one example of the theory that you hold.
Stick with me and I will show you how
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The house brought them, or they bring the house.
Oh, we're not outside, there's no toad, nor bats,
though there's a magnolia tree in the lane,
its waxy petals are out of season,
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While I am here, she is my best friend.
She likes to blow bubbles
her breath is mine,
I am never empty.
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Mitotic figures
Caught in the act
Tightly knit plots
Vogue! Ungainly pose
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A plain package, brown paper, string.
And a felt tip-pen to write your name.
As if you'd just come out of hospital or prison.
Are these your belongings
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