Browse all of the pieces that were submitted to our theme Hope.
Goldfinch Nest
Filled with beautiful imagery, Catherine Glavina’s poem follows a hopeful speaker keen to help a goldfinch.
‘If you’re not totally saved, you’re completely lost’ and ‘Jar Full’
Ashley O’Neil’s rich poems consider climate change and the hope we place in our memories.
Shorthand
In Anne Mac Darby-Beck’s flash fiction piece, the protagonist reminisces about a pivotal, hopeful lesson.
People, Passing, on Tyne
In this short story, Ian Johnson’s protagonist finds hope in seeking change.
‘Life after the Flood’ and ‘The Quiet Work of Seeds’
Khayelihle Benghu’s beautiful poems consider the planting and progress of hope.
Showers are a finite thing
Filled with rich imagery, Heather Moss’ poem considers the pursuit of hope in the natural world.
‘Zeus walked his dogs across the sky today’ and ‘Hope, feathered’
Steph Percival’s beautiful poems consider how nature reminds us to stay hopeful, and remix an Emily Dickinson classic.
I Look for Feathers
Alice Harrison’s poignant poem considers how our emotional states connect to the natural world.
‘Wolf Moon’ and ‘heartfell’
Zoë Davis’ beautiful poems explore the interplay of hope in our relationships with others and ourselves.
Artist in Residence
Emily Hay’s charming short story charts the perseverance of an artist.
Notes from a Rare Disease
Peter Devonald’s poignant poem considers hope in the face of a prognosis.
Light above the Bay
Filled with rich imagery, Helen Fulker’s poem explores how we find hope in the natural landscape.
Flying Blind
Harry James Forkan’s moving short story considers the fear and hope present in early parenthood.
‘On Encountering Wild Ponies on Exmoor’ and ‘Fear of Flying’
Emily Tee’s beautiful golden shovel poems consider the hope found in the natural world, and in taking a leap of faith.
Coming Undone
Ellie Sparks’ beautiful poem meditates on how relationships bring out new sides of ourselves.
Ginkgo Biloba
Bex Hainsworth’s beautiful poem takes inspiration from one of Earth’s oldest trees.
‘Some potential grief’ and ‘Burning the Love Letter’
Úna Ní Nualláin’s poignant poems search for hope in new beginnings.
‘The Return’ and ‘The Woman in the Hollow’
Narya Rose Deckard’s beautiful poems draw upon folklore and legends.
The Ministering of Souls
JP Relph’s moving flash fiction piece follows a priest seeking hope and meaning in a new world.
When I have thoughts on giving up this gift
Shamik Banerjee’s poignant sonnet considers the hope that fuels creativity.
