Writing and literature

Learn to write stories, articles and poetry or appreciate literature with our Writing and Literature courses. They are suitable for all levels – whether you’re just starting out or are ready to publish your fi rst book. Want a taste of what our courses include? 5he sonnet below was written by one of our students, Gillian, when asked in class to write a poem in a very structured format. About the poem and the exercise, Gillian says, “It enabled my mind to work creatively with the themes and emotions whilst giving me a very established structure to put the words into.”

Sonnet

“All is fair in love and war” your Dad said “We must carry on, put on a brave face. Too much love on show will bring us disgrace.” I must live on, even though you are dead. All my dreams are gone, forever unwed, An empty space at the table, your place. My eyes blank behind a veil of black lace Each new day of my life I face with dread; A dark silhouette on the Village Green Greets joggers, play-school Mums and passers-by A small voice asks his Nan what it means. She pauses, to tell the truth with a lie?

A shadow passed of all that might have been. #ut how to explain why he had to die?

Gillian Martin