Poyums Annaw
Poyums Annaw by Len Pennie, published by Canongate Books on September 25, 2025, is a 144-page collection that serves as a follow-up to the author’s debut work, poyums. This edition presents a series of poems that address themes such as patriarchy, gender-based violence, and societal injustice, blending emotional depth with sharp wit. The collection showcases Pennie’s distinctive voice in modern Scots poetry, offering readers a powerful exploration of personal and collective struggles.
In Poyums Annaw, readers will find a blend of tenderness and righteous anger as the poems confront pressing social issues. The work emphasizes the validity of personal experiences, encouraging resilience and healing. With its focus on feminist theory and women’s studies, this collection not only reflects on individual heartache but also serves as a broader commentary on societal challenges. Len Pennie’s latest offering is a significant contribution to literature and poetry, affirming her role as a vital voice in contemporary discussions around culture and identity.
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The anticipated follow up to poyums, from a singular voice in modern Scots poetry
“A second, blistering collection that confronts patriarchy, gender-based violence and societal injustice with tenderness, a jousting wit and not a little righteous fury”–Caroline Sanderson, The Bookseller
There isn’t a timescale for how you should heal
Your bad days are valid, your heartache is real
But so is the day that your smile will return
That fire within you continues to burn
You will overcome this and continue to thrive
You are here, you are loved, you are whole, you’re alive.
A formidable follow up to her award-winning debut poetry collection, Len Pennie’s poyums annaw is just like her: defiant, angry and trailblazing. These poems are a call to arms, confronting ideas of patriarchy, gender-based violence and societal injustice with equal parts tenderness, quick-wit and righteous fury. poyums annaw firmly cements Len as a defining voice in contemporary Scots poetry.
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