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poyums

By: Len Pennie
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About this listen

And I have done more than just simply get by

So much more than escape or survive

Through the galvanisation of love, time and patience

I’ll take hold of my story and thrive

After life that was seldom what life ought to be

Through laughter and love I’ll be whole

This story is mine from the cover to spine

And the narrative I will control

Whether she’s writing letters to her younger self, advocating for women’s rights or adapting fairy tales to process an abusive relationship, Len’s voice is bold, unashamedly frank and unmistakably hers.

The poems in this collection, both funny and fiercely feminist, announce a formidable new talent. Moving deftly between English and Scots, poyums is as approachable as it is affecting.

©2024 Len Pennie (P)2024 Canongate Books Poetry Heartfelt Inspiring Funny Thought-Provoking
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"Beautiful poetry and her language is just spectacular." (Jane Godley)
Powerful Poetry • Emotional Narration • Authentic Voice • Relatable Experiences • Inspiring Resilience
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She’s a brilliantly talented poet. The way she reads it with such emotion. I loved it!

I loved the honesty

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I am in awe.

That’s it, I’ve been left without any other words.

Maybe after my third listen through they’ll come back

Powerful

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Len’s rage is beautiful, her tenacity vivid, and her voice evocative. This collection is wonderfully mesmerizing.

Scots word of the day is braw

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Good writing makes you feel and connect. In less than a minute, these poems would give me chills or tear up or feel enraged. The subjects may not be everyone’s cup of tea but they really should be. The way she explains things is excellent and would help anyone who doesn’t already understand them, if only they took the time to listen with an open heart and mind.

The writing is excellent

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I loved hearing Poyums read by the author Len Pennie. Her words spoke deeply to me and I imagine many women who are surviors of domestic violence and abuse. Thank you, Len for sharing your pain with the world and creating something beautiful out of your sorrow. ❤️

Inspirational book of poetry

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Superb writing and delivery. Great to hear the Scots incorporated and read aloud. I’m very impressed by this young author.

Raw and very relatable

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I bought Poyums on paper a while ago and quickly realised I couldn't do them justice reading them in my very poor attempt at Scots. Listening to Len performing each poyum was exactly the amazing, emotional experience that I anticipated it to be. Poyums is great on paper, and made exquisite by the passionate way in which Len narrates each one. I'm sure I will listen again and again.

Such a powerful collection

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I had sky-high hopes and I was not disappointed! Great work Miss Len! I can’t wait for your next book!

Relatable, beautiful and intense.

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I could listen to her voice all day. The messages in her poems speaks to my heart.

The passion in her voice and words

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This was such a good listen! It was beautiful, devastating, stunning, and painful. I cried more than once. Poetry deserves to be spoken aloud, and the author did her work justice with this performance. I cannot recommend this audiobook highly enough.

Amazing Poetry and Performance

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