The Maker The Charles Causley Literary Blog

‘A Vision of Home’ Part 1: Visit to Cyprus Well by Chloé Eathorne

I discovered the Charles Causley poem ‘Eden Rock’, which deeply resonated with me, a poem that encapsulates such a feeling...

Read more
December 17, 2023

A Winter Day of Writing and Poetry inspired by Charles Causley

As winter settles in,  there’s no better time to embrace the poetic spirit of the season and channel it into...

Read more
December 11, 2023

The Impact of Charles Causley on Contemporary Poets

The influence of Charles Causley’s poetic legacy is not confined to the pages of history; it resonates deeply with contemporary...

Read more
December 8, 2023

November Diary by Sue Wallace-Shaddad

I enjoyed some culture in Brussels at the beginning of the month. When I visit art galleries, I take photographs...

Read more
December 4, 2023

As the Sea Gives Up Her Dead by Tim Kiely

A poignant and reflective poem written by Tim Kiely, as inspired by Charles Causley’s work. Read on to discover how...

Read more
December 3, 2023

Fall Poetry and Novel Reading List

As the vibrant hues of autumn cover our planet, there’s no better time to indulge in literature that perfectly captures...

Read more
November 24, 2023

November Musings by Sue Wallace-Shaddad

I quite often write about nature, having grown up on a farm and living in the county of Suffolk, which has a great variety of land and seascapes. For some reason, I find it more difficult to write from an ecological perspective. Recently, I was given a recommendation to read Second Light’s anthology Fanfare, particularly the first section, ‘The Planet, ’ which deals with the natural world. It has been interesting reading how different poets have tackled the topic; some have written overtly eco poems, others have taken a gentle side-swipe. As a result, I wrote a couple of new poems, but I would still like to open up more about how I can approach these issues in my poems.   

If you are interested in eco poetry, read Julian Bishop’s excellent collection, We Saw It All Happen, which came out recently.

Read more
November 20, 2023

Charles Causley’s Writing Themes and Style

Charles Causley is less widely recognized than some of his contemporaries in poetry but remains a literary genius. Born in...

Read more
November 6, 2023

Halloween/Fall Themed Reading List

October, and more specifically Halloween, is a time of mystery, magic, and macabre, making it the ideal circumstance to explore...

Read more
October 31, 2023

October Diary – Sue Wallace-Shaddad

October Diary  At the beginning of the month, I enjoyed Suffolk Poetry Society’s annual reading to the waves at The...

Read more
October 29, 2023

October Musings by Sue Wallace-Shaddad

National Poetry Day is of course an annual feature in the poetry calendar.  I am delighted that Ink, Sweat and...

Read more
October 10, 2023

September Diary by Sue Wallace-Shaddad

After returning from Cornwall (see September Musings), I have been getting back in to the swing of administrative tasks as...

Read more
September 26, 2023