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Poetry, The Key in the Door and other poems

Sun spot

In the park, a boy

kicks a ball

up into blue sky.

The ball rises and

is centred against

the yellow sun –

for one second

a huge black

gob-stopper.

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Shiena’s poetry is often strongly visual and reflects her love of nature as well as her fascination with the changing face of relationships. Her poetry is expressed with clarity and honesty for readers to explore.

Shiena Bowen

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