Poetry of Medicine

The Poetry of Medicine is an educational venture. We hold workshops about literature and medicine, for those who work in the NHS.

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There’s something they don’t want us to see…

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Another from Edward Lucie-Smith - a hugely underrated (and still living) Jamaica-born British poet. A Pietà for a Saturday.

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Just discovered this beautiful Aubade of Edward Lucie-Smith (b. 1933). The whiteness of the snow filling the green footprints brings to mind Larkin’s ‘An April Sunday brings the snow/ Making the blossom on the plum trees green,/ Not white.’

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Doctors for Gaza has nominated Dr Hussam Abu Safiya for the Nobel Peace Prize. With his family, they are launching a petition to show support for him and all Palestinian healthcare workers who daily risk their lives.

Share:
https://t.co/HnuMUq8TOA

Sign:
https://t.co/TnE88eCdR8

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“There are times when it feels like music is channelling itself when I’m writing. It doesn’t always feel like it’s something I’ve done – it’s somehow just comes through me”

https://t.co/ozubMKMUa7

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Israel’s legacy - and epitaph.

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Call me pedantic, but shouldn’t fly-tipping be discouraged - not enforced. Seen in OX3 earlier today.

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My moment in the limelight with the late great swimming Olympian, David Wilkie. Have only just noticed how he’s leaning into the photo..

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Cracking book launch last week at Hatchard’s, Piccadilly for @paulajaynebyrne’s groundbreaking and utterly compelling work of scholarship, Hardy Women. Now straight back to re-reading the novels: Tess next. @ArabellaPike @HarperCollinsUK

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Everyone needs to look at this. A boot stamping on a human face..

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Seem pretty reasonable demands to me

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Sign up, please!

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Muddied but unbowed. Joining the magnificent @OxAct4Pal in peaceful solidarity. ⁦@HosniehMarbini⁩

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The unstoppable power of young people. And they are legion @OxAct4Pal

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Much was wonderful about my run beside the Hudson River this morning but this poodle was the star

[Dr Paula Byrne Author FRSA @paulajaynebyrne]

Please come along and say hello.

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Mouthwatering book choices:

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Very keen indeed to hear all the arguments in favour of these indolent parasites. I genuinely am. (The thing is, the thing is..)

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💃🍾🥂🎈

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The GMC will be in the dock this week.. We shall be watching you very closely @gmcuk