Collected Poems by Ian Patterson Helen Burke that on every page bears

that on every page bears witness to the transformative beauty and power of poetry

each poem in this uplifting collection is guaranteed to put a smile on your face and is perfect for reading aloud to share even more side-splitting hilarity with family and friends

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Collected Poems by Ian Patterson Helen Burke that on every page bearsThe Collected Poems of Ian Patterson pulls together the complete poetic works of the inimitable Patterson, from his debut in 1975 to last year's Shell Vestige Disputed. Included here is his brilliant Forward Prize winning poem The Plenty of Nothing alongside a career and poetics that defies time. Ian Pattersons work is some of the most beautiful and important poetry written, making this a brilliant, poignant collection. Collected Poems is the best