After being on the brink of extinction, Manx is experiencing a revival on the Isle of Man, thanks in part to an elementary school and some impassioned parents.
Sunday, 13 December 2020 - Local People Installation of the new Manx Bard Annie Kissack at Moorehouse Farm Rushen.Annie Kissack installed as the new Manx Bard.
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Writer, musician, composer and linguist Annie Kissack was named as the fifth Manx Bard in 2018.
This month she shares one of her winter-themed poems, along with a little explanation of what inspired her to write it
I’m delighted to have been asked to write the poetry column this month; it’s been a while. I feel I need to contribute a seasonal poem, but with the world and the weather no longer playing ball, who knows what sort of winter we’ll have?
the 2019 poetry slam
Printed and digital download photos available it ll be interesting to hear what people will have written after the year we ve had
Having spent part of the year cooped up at home with nothing but their poems to work on, many of the island’s performance poets are gearing themselves up for one of the highlights of the Manx literary calendar.
The 2020 Christmas Poetry Slam is set to take place tomorrow night (Friday) at the South Douglas Old Friends Club, Finch Road, Douglas, from 8pm and will feature at least 18 poets and writers, some who are seasoned veterans of past poetry slams, alongside many who are reading their work out for the first time.