Poyums
Poyums by Len Pennie is a poetry collection published by Canongate Books in 2024, featuring 116 pages in English. This edition showcases Pennie’s bold and frank voice as she explores themes of love, feminism, and personal empowerment. The collection presents a range of poems that reflect on experiences of resilience and self-ownership, inviting readers into a narrative that is both personal and universal.
Readers will find a diverse array of poems that blend humor with a fierce feminist perspective. Pennie writes with an unashamed authenticity, addressing topics such as women’s rights and personal growth while seamlessly transitioning between English and Scots. The collection’s approachable style and emotional depth make it a significant contribution to contemporary poetry, appealing to those interested in social themes and the exploration of identity.
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WINNER OF THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS DISCOVER BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES, THE TIMES, SUNDAY POST AND iPAPER BESTSELLER
WATERSTONES SCOTTISH BOOK OF THE MONTH
WINNER OF 2024 SCOTS BOOK OF THE YEAR
SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKS ARE MY BAG READER AWARD 2024
And I have done more than just simply get by
So much more than escape or survive
Through the galvanisation of love, time and patience
I’ll take hold of my story and thrive.
After life that was seldom what life ought to be
Through laughter and love I’ll be whole
This story is mine from the cover to spine
And the narrative I will control
Whether she’s writing letters to her younger self, advocating for women’s rights or adapting fairy tales to process an abusive relationship, Len’s voice is bold, unashamedly frank and unmistakably hers.
The poems in this collection, both funny and fiercely feminist, announce a formidable new talent. Moving deftly between English and Scots, poyums is as approachable as it is affecting.
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