Earth Prayers

by Carol Ann Duffy
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  • Added: 2025-10-13
  • Updated: 2025-10-13
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manchesterliteraturefestival.co.uk · Unknown · 2025-10-15
profound 4.50

Earth Prayers is a profound collection of poems that celebrate the natural world and our connection to it. The reviewer finds the poems deeply moving and evocative, highlighting Duffy's ability to capture the essence of nature in her verse.

Earth Prayers is a collection that truly resonates with those who appreciate the beauty and power of nature. The reviewer is particularly struck by Duffy's ability to weave together the natural world with human emotions, creating a tapestry of poems that are both intimate and universal. They find the language rich and the imagery vivid, making each poem a small masterpiece. The reviewer also appreciates the way Duffy's work encourages a deeper reflection on our place in the world and our responsibility towards it. Overall, it's a collection that leaves a lasting impression and invites multiple readings.

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    The poems are deeply moving and evocative

    Duffy's ability to capture the essence of nature is unparalleled

    The language is rich and the imagery vivid, making each poem a small masterpiece.

northeastbylines.co.uk · Unknown · 2025-08-13
sublime 5.00

Carol Ann Duffy and John Sampson's Earth Prayers is a moving performance that blends poetry and music to inspire environmental stewardship. The audience is deeply affected, with tears and quiet singing as the performance concludes.

Carol Ann Duffy and John Sampson's Earth Prayers is a profound and moving experience that takes place in the intimate setting of St Mark’s church. The performance begins with a playful introduction to the accompanying woodwind and brass instruments, setting a tone of shared humanity. Duffy's poetry, which ranges from the Hillsborough disaster to reflections on nature and literature, is interspersed with Sampson's virtuosic trumpet playing. The audience is taken on a journey that is both emotionally resonant and thought-provoking, culminating in a moment of collective singing and tears. The performance is a call to be better stewards of our planet, and it leaves a lasting impact on all who attend. The blend of poetry and music creates a unique and unforgettable experience that resonates deeply with the audience.

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    This is no ordinary congregation. We wait in St Mark’s church for former poet laureate Carol Ann Duffy and virtuoso musician John Sampson to pierce the silence.

    In an hour of shared humanity, the poetry takes us from the Hillsborough disaster to Balmoral, from John Clare to Seamus Heaney and Kathleen Jamie.

    We close with three poetry prayers and as John Sampson plays us out with Hallelujah on his trumpet the audience quietly sings the refrain through tears. Sublime.

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