New Poetries VII, ed. by Michael Schmidt Lewis Freedman John Siddique: ‘Penny Boxall’s poems

John Siddique: ‘Penny Boxall’s poems are somewhat akin to the glass objects in an antique shop or the attic – each poem holds the light in its own way

’  - Fiona Sampson

behind glass

Blandiana became known for her daring

ricochet off unavoidable events and come to speak unbearable revelations

New Poetries VII, ed. by Michael Schmidt Lewis Freedman John Siddique: ‘Penny Boxall’s poemsFrom the first New Poetries anthology, published in 1994, through to this seventh volume, the series has showcased some of the most engaging and inventive new poets writing in English from around the world. Many have gone on to achieve notable success: Kei Miller, Sinad Morrissey, Caroline Bird, Sophie Hannah, Tara Bergin and Vahni Capildeo among them. The New Poetries anthologies have never sought to identify a school, much less a generation: the