Earth Day Poem: This Planet Today (April 22nd) is Earth Day; a day that for 50 years has been used to promote awareness for the protection of our planet. S P Clark, with this poem, presents a different slant on the day; through...

S P Clark shares *This Planet* for Earth Day, a quiet reflection on noticing the world and finding perspective in it. 🌍

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Still Ahead In April from S P Clark

New poems for Poetry & the Creative Mind Day and Earth Day, celebrating Shakespeare and St George, a 24-hour writing sprint, favourite past works, and the release of Ragnarök - before rounding off the month in reflection.

National Haiku Day To celebrate National Haiku Day (17th April), S P Clark has shares a few of the poems you will find in his collection, Haiku, which is still available to buy. Just visit his shop or Amazon! It is a ...

To celebrate National Haiku Day, S P Clark shares poems from his collection Haiku.

A quiet, reflective look at nature, love and fleeting moments.

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S P Clark received a nice email a few moments ago from a reader about his latest poem, One Late Night Meeting with a Man.

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New Poem: One Late Night Meeting with a Man S P Clark has written a poem about a sexual experience with a person he met on a dating app. He has written about this aspect of his life in its various forms before in his books The Journey to Love,...

S P Clark releases a new poem, One Late Night Meeting with a Man.

A stark look at desire, control and the aftermath of intimacy.

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NEW POEM: Quod Non Dicitur S P Clark brings you a poem that he has been working on for some time, Quod Non Dicitur. This poem looks at some of the effects caused by things being left unsaid. Quod Non DiciturS P ClarkAmor Prohi...

Quod Non Dicitur

What stays hidden.
What goes unsaid.
What it costs.

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New poem: Quod Non Dicitur

Hidden love.
Silent struggle.
The cost of not speaking.

And the question of whether it is better to be open.
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Sexual Assault Awareness Poem: One Step Forward This is a journey that S P Clark has shared with us before in his poetry collections One Year With Mister R: A Poetry Collection of One Man's Journey with Sexual Assault, and Three Years Underneath Mi...

For Sexual Assault Awareness Month’s Day of Action, S P Clark shares One Step Forward - a raw and reflective piece on trauma and healing.

A short read, but one that stays with you.
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New Poem: Taraxacum TaraxacumS P ClarkIn a park one day, the kind of day where the skies were so blue that they seemed crystal white, we metTwo inexperienced defenders of youth with lust and hormones burning with a lustr...

Inspired by National Dandelion Day, S P Clark shares Taraxacum a quiet, intimate reflection on youth, memory, and moments that stay with us.

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NEW POEM: The Morning After The Morning AfterA Poem by Simon ClarkEyes full of haze, unable to see clearly,Like cataracts, cloudy, patchy,Patchy like my memory of what came before,As I stumble from the bathroom to your kitchen d...

On World Party Day, S P Clark revisits a 2022 poem. A sharp and wry look at what comes after the celebration. Read The Morning After.

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International Children’s Book Day: The Books That Shaped Me My journey to becoming a writer has its roots deeply embedded in my childhood. From a very young age, I found myself drawn to words – how they sounded, how they could be spoken, and most importantly, ...

S P Clark shares the books that shaped him as a writer this International Children’s Book Day.

From Winnie the Pooh to Roald Dahl, a personal reflection on stories that never really leave us.
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Poetry Rewind: The Twelve Months As we enter a new month, S P Clark has decided to share a short series of poems which were written in the year 2000 and have never seen the light of day. One poem for each month. Enjoy!January Possi...

As we enter April, S P Clark shares poems from the year 2000.
That year he wrote a poem for each month.

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The Legend of Black Shuck (Part Three) So here it is! The final part of S P Clark's poetic retelling of the folklore tale of Black Shuck. It is suggested that you read the sections in order so,Click here for Part One Click here for Part ...

S P Clark reaches the end. Or something that only looks like one.

There is no distance left now. No safety in not seeing.

Some things are not followed. They remain.

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The Legend of Black Shuck (Part Two) S P Clark shared part one of this poem, a retelling of the story of Black Shuck. It is recommended that you read it in order, so if you haven't already, click here for Part One! Otherwiie read on for...

S P Clark continues into something that no longer feels distant.
The space between observer and legend closes. In East Anglia, they never feared the sight alone. They feared what came after.

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#FolkHorror #DarkPoetry

The Legend of Black Shuck (Part One) Inspired by a recent poetry project in which S P Clark retold the folkloric tale of Bean Sídhe, he has now turned his attention to Black Shuck. This poem, The Legend of Black Shuck, again follows a b...

S P Clark writes of places that remember more than they should. East Anglia is not empty. It has never been empty. Something old moves through this piece. Not seen. Not named. Just… present. Part One: www.simonclarkwriter.com/post/the-legend-of-black-shuck-part-one

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St. Patrick's Day Poem: Bean Sídhe (part 3) S P Clark has written Bean Sídhe to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. It is a poetic retelling of ancient Irish folklore. A haunting and intriguing tale. Today you can read the third and final part, but...

The final chapter is here… 🍀
S P Clark shares Bean Sídhe (part 3), where the story reaches its eerie conclusion and the banshee’s warning can no longer be ignored.

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St. Patrick's Day Poem: Bean Sídhe Part 2 Part 2 of Bean Sídhe is below, a poem written by S P Clark to mark St. Patrick's Day. It is recommended that you read Part 1 before reading this. The first part of this poetic retelling can be read ...

The story continues… 🍀

Poet S P Clark shares Bean Sídhe Part 2, where the darkness deepens and the banshee’s presence grows stronger.

Part 2 now live. Final part coming later this week.
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St. Patrick's Day Poem: Bean Sídhe (part 1) To mark St. Patrick's Day, S P Clark has created a retelling of the folk legend, Bean Sídhe, in poetic form. Here is part 1 to coincide with St. Patrick's Day. Parts 2 and 3 will follow later in the...

This St. Patrick’s Day, poet S P Clark shares Bean Sídhe 🍀 A gothic poem inspired by Irish folklore, banshees, and the dangers of old places best left alone.

Part 1 now live. The rest out later this week.
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Mother's Day Poem: Nest Yesterday (Sunday, 15th March) was Mother's Day in the U.K. Here is a poem by S P Clark to celebrate that day, his mother and all the mothers out there.NestS P ClarkThose winds, from time-to-time, co...

Mother’s Day may have passed, but reflection often lingers.

Writer S P Clark shares the poem Nest, exploring the comfort and refuge a mother can bring when life feels stormy.

Read it here: www.simonclarkwriter.com/post/mother-s-day-poem-nest

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International Women's Day: A Look Back For International Women's Day 2026, S P Clark is taking a look back at some of his poems written with women at the heart of them. Just click the links below to read / watch!1. The first poem Clark se...

International Women's Day is a time to celebrate progress and remember the long fight for equality.

My latest blog looks back at the history behind the day and the voices that helped shape it.

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Ten Books, One Voice, and a Lot of Truth: The Work of S P Clark I never set out to write ‘a body of work’.I wrote because there were things sitting inside me that would not stay quiet any longer – things that did not fit neatly into conversation, small talk, or po...

S P Clark is celebrating World Book Day 2026 by spending some time with his favourite books! Find out more about his releases and add some to your bookshelves!

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Excited for International Women’s Day?

On 8 March, S P Clark will revisit five of his poems celebrating women.

Join us as he honours the strength, beauty and resilience of women through poetry.

#InternationalWomensDay #IWD2024 #Poetry #CelebratingWomen

Sea Week 2026: A Look Back This week is Sea Week (28th February - 8th March) which is primarily an annual national celebration in New Zealand, but its message is truly global. S P Clark has decided to share three suitable poem...

Sea Week 2026 🌊

Waves. Shoreline. Tides.

S P Clark marks the week with a short blog and three poems shaped by the sea. These poems are taken from "Haiku".

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Sea Week 2026: A Look Back This week is Sea Week (28th February - 8th March) which is primarily and annual national celebration in New Zealand, but its message is truly global. S P Clark has decided to share three suitable poe...

Sea Week 2026 🌊

S P Clark shares a short blog and three sea inspired poems - waves, pebbles and shoreline calm.

A small pause by the water.

Read here: www.simonclarkwriter.com/post/sea-week-2026-a-look-back

#SeaWeek2026 #Poetry #SPClark

LGBT+ History Month: One Final Look Back As we close LGBT+ History Month UK, S P Clark takes a second look back at his poetry written around this theme. Here are 6 more pieces that you can enjoy! Don't forget that you can take a look at th...

LGBT+ History Month UK ends today - so here’s one last look back.

Six pieces from across the years, each rooted in identity, love and resilience.

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#LGBTHistoryMonth #LGBTQUK #Poetry #QueerHistory

TWO NEW POEMS: Discrimination & Under Threat This LGBT+ History Month (U.K.) S P Clark is sharing 20 new poems to mark the 20th anniversary of this historic celebration of the LGBT+ community and its contribution to society. Each poem celebrates...

It's Stand Up To Bullying Day and LGBT+ History Month. I am resharing two poems, Discrimination and Under Threat, exploring solidarity in the face of hate and the humiliation.
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