Willing Words

<p><strong>Willing Words</strong> is a collection of poems about the process of writing finding inspiration and the satisfaction of completing a poem. Amongst other themes it champions the use of poetry forms and rhyming; examines the physical discomfort of writer's block and explores the force that compels poets to poetize.</p><p><br></p><p>In sum it is an ode to poetry and features versions of various forms including the elfchen; golden shovel; rhupunt; sestina; sonnet; than-bauk and zejel.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Willing Words is a lyrical tour-de-force: an ingenious approach to redefining the trials and triumphs of being a poet. Sharron's immaculately crafted rhyme combines great insight elegant imagery and masterly use of poetic form and structure. </em>Sarah Drury</p><p><br></p><p><em>Willing Words has a gentle humour at times funny at times resonant of Pam Ayres. It is also an exposition of what can be conveyed through rhyme and a full use of poetic form. </em>Karen Izod</p>