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My first publication in 17 years This is My Refuge in @womensdayderby magazine #herstory

Posted on March 14, 2017 by beckydeans

I am proud to announce that one of my poems has been published in Women’s Day Derby’s magazine. This year, alongside the programme of event, they published a selection of poems, blogs, thoughts and biographies to inspire. They also provided … Continue reading →

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Guilty #internationalwomensday #amwriting

Posted on March 8, 2017 by beckydeans

Guilty Feel guilty for Lent Feel guilty for the war Pack your bags, have a tab And get drowned in it all.   Feel guilty for sunrise Feel guilty for cloud You’re a mother, like no other Don’t be quiet, … Continue reading →

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A fragment of a folk song

Posted on March 14, 2015 by beckydeans

I really am the queen of not getting on with writing. Though things are so interesting – and I like to be involved – and I’m not good at giving anything up. And I know sometimes things will result in … Continue reading →

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Twelve weeks to stop the diggers

Posted on February 12, 2014 by beckydeans

Twelve weeks to stop the diggers We are but Common people. You can see the furrows in our brows. We only want to protect what is ours And has been ours for centuries. We only want to revel in what … Continue reading →

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